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
Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
But don’t discount the impact first-year offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin and senior offensive analyst Nick Rolovich have made on Sagapolutele specifically and the offense generally.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The average promotion offered to consumers over the notoriously discount laden weekend was 21% at Square sellers, with online and in-store discounts averaging 22% and 21%, respectively.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Verb
Still, the discount to potential crypto holdings offers some downside protection many crypto treasury stocks lack.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The brand quietly discounted its entire site for up to 70% off everything—plus, an additional 25% off select styles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
But don’t discount the impact first-year offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin and senior offensive analyst Nick Rolovich have made on Sagapolutele specifically and the offense generally.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discount
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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The reduction of labor costs via automation, efficiency gains, and increasing digital goods and services would all serve to push prices down.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The survey data reveals that 60% of employees believe their leaders lack empathy during layoffs, while 54% don't trust leadership to handle workforce reductions fairly.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What wasn’t said is hard to ignore.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This adds to anticipation over whether the judge will decide that the case can proceed in Delaware and if dismissed, will the Macrons appeal or refile elsewhere.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, Burnell has argued the council lacks the legal basis to sue and asked for the claims to be dismissed.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McGhee’s plan for a 2% purchasing deduction followed his effort to rally fellow commissioners to hold a special meeting to claw back a $21 million county subsidy of the 2026 World Cup games in order to replenish the charity dollars Levine Cava dropped from her budget proposal.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since the transaction is not structured as a partnership or LLC for tax purposes, the investors may not be entitled to any deduction for their investment, since there is no tax code provision that would permit it.—
Schuyler Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a Manchester United fan missed this game (good call, by the way) and just looked at the post-match stats, they could be forgiven for thinking their boys put up a decent display.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both characters struggle to forgive themselves for past mistakes and are reluctant to dive back into relationships.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shea butter and hyaluronic acid join coconut and Kalahari melon oils to add a surge of strand-softening hydration, minimizing shrinkage in the process.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Traders establish firm processes on when to buy and when to sell—supported with limit orders—to minimize emotional decision-making.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This readily available and inexpensive treatment could change health outcomes for a significant number of cancer survivors who have problematic gene variants.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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These are inexpensive, easy to fill, and designed with a red coloring that naturally attracts hummingbirds.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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