as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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as in cheap
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Recent Examples of discount
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Bond traders refer to this as a discount to par value.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Other consumer websites such as GoodRx and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs offer discounted prescription drugs to consumers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The company is offering a $150 Early Access discount to anyone who reserves one of the new projectors by Wednesday, May 6.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Bond traders refer to this as a discount to par value.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Romswi 28-inch Expandable Suitcase The Romswi Expandable Suitcase is a stylish pick that doesn’t compromise on looks—or value—especially now that it’s discounted.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Other consumer websites such as GoodRx and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs offer discounted prescription drugs to consumers.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t ignore it or joke past it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pope ignoring atrocities The papal mission appears to have overlooked a visit to Nigeria.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As part of her agreement to plead guilty, prosecutors will dismiss four felony counts of perjury, procurement or false or forged document to be filed, and two counts of not being entitled to vote in an election.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though often dismissed as bubblegum soul, the early Jackson 5 hits were intricate and infectious.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But by tweaking this archetype again and again, Chan transforms a cheap gimmick into a complex ecosystem of life-forms.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The cheapest available seat was listed at $237 as of Friday evening.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 20% small-business deduction was made permanent in the 2025 Republican tax and spending bill.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Higher-income households captured the largest OBBBA benefits through SALT deductions and bracket changes, while the gas price shock hits hardest at the bottom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The wives must reconstruct their lives and forgive themselves for failing to stop their husbands’ vicious deeds.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The loan could be forgiven if the property ends up being transferred to a family member at no cost or low cost, Burns added.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Effective vole control includes keeping grass mowed, minimizing mulch, using traps, and protecting young trees with hardware cloth tubes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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For as long as medicine has been practiced, women’s health concerns have been minimized, misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the fish spatula, the Lamson Flexible Stainless-Steel Slotted Turner ($53) is a longtime favorite, but Winco’s Fish Spatula ($10) is an inexpensive alternative with a wooden handle that's still flexible enough for delicate fillets.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here are 10 inexpensive Florida beach towns to consider for your next vacation.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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