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as in ignoring
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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as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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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.
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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
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
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As the Supreme Court increasingly shows frustration with the overreach of lower court judges, the justices could be motivated to take up cases more quickly on matters where lower courts are ignoring their emergency docket orders, such as with the firing of independent agency heads.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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As his profile began to grow on Grand Cayman, Santor became known for securing the best tables at restaurants and riding a scooter through island traffic, blithely ignoring suggestions to put on a helmet.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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However, the world of management is not as forgiving.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The loose, forgiving silhouettes will keep you comfortable and chic from takeoff to landing, while high-quality fabrics make every purchase well worth the investment.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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The schedule will continue to get tougher from here, so minimizing those first quarter mistakes will be essential.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its guidelines include optimizing thermostat settings, minimizing electricity and hot water use, and leveraging natural light.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The difference is the wisdom to recognize that giving away public-trust land and diminishing our quality of life forsakes the permanent greater good for the temporary benefit of a few developers and residents.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era of diminishing trust in government institutions and the media, conspiracy theories about high-profile crimes can get significant traction in the absence of a conclusive motive.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
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Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass said there was no emergency justifying the military.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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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
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The film opens just as its predecessor ended, with a handy recap explaining how Ne Zha and his angelic counterpart, Ao Bing, ended up in need of bodily reincarnation.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Amorim has been clearer and more consistent in explaining his tactical ideas and vision for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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