discounting

present participle of discount
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Recent Examples of discounting Price with confidence Set rates that reflect the true value of your deliverables, rather than discounting your prices out of guilt and fear of rejection. Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Right now, Wayfair is discounting outdoor furniture for up to 74 percent off to make room for new styles. Melody Kazel, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Travelers looking to explore Europe are in luck as airlines are deeply discounting overseas flights. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025 Granville noted that markets had been discounting the second scenario’s ability to benefit defense companies. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025 Parks that rely on discounting lose their customers as soon as someone else comes along and offers an even cheaper deal on a day away from home. Robert Niles, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 Typically, states calculate rates by determining what the nursing home cost would be and discounting that by about 14%, according to reporting in Modern Healthcare. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025 Analysts from the likes of JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank and investment bank Jefferies expressed some concern about the second half of the year, though, noting more discounting, high inventories and lagging consumer sentiment. Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 Iron Pony Trading Post and Rustic Interiors are discounting merchandise, the former in preparation of closing and the latter to prepare for a move. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
Verb
  • But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.
    Matthew Mayhew, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The singer defended Siwa and recounted her own experiences as a bisexual woman falling in love with a man after previously dismissing the idea.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.
    Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • However, the world of management is not as forgiving.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Like many of my favorite picks, these boots also utilize a wide toe box, minimizing blisters and maximizing comfort.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This approach allows your team to learn and adapt, minimizing disruption for end users and ensuring a smoother transition.
    Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • To the west, Blue Shutters Town Beach, overlooking Block Island Sound, has a more traditional setup, with lifeguards, showers, and a seasonal snack bar—a favorite among families.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Pentagon hasn't released information publicly justifying the destruction of the boat.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Bob felt that Clark Gilmer was 'justifying the harm' done to trans people in her comments about King.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025

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