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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
Amazon is also discounting Bosch drill bits, driver bit sets, oscillating blades, cordless tools, router gear, SDS accessories, and workshop tools for Prime Day.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
But retailers in Spain, Australia and Germany are discounting the same phone.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury's question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
With rising college costs comes discounting Even though the college tab seems increasingly out of reach, students and their parents rarely pay full price, many reports show.
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Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Retailers started aggressively discounting their stock as the range — so recently top of every kid's Christmas list — became yesterday's news.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Schools are trying to modernize the product while discounting the price.
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
But retailers in Spain, Australia and Germany are discounting the same phone.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury's question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
With rising college costs comes discounting Even though the college tab seems increasingly out of reach, students and their parents rarely pay full price, many reports show.
—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Retailers started aggressively discounting their stock as the range — so recently top of every kid's Christmas list — became yesterday's news.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Schools are trying to modernize the product while discounting the price.
—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
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Employers are not ignoring these problems.
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Today, the organization is notorious for ignoring infrastructure maintenance in favor of massive building projects.
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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Forgiveness is a basis of all religions and most inmates have the most difficulty forgiving one person; themselves.
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The underlying economics are forgiving, if anyone bothers to design for them.
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Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
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El Dorado Kitchen For a stay at the center of Sonoma’s action, book El Dorado Hotel, a cozy boutique property overlooking historic Sonoma Plaza.
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It's located north of San Francisco and features 4,863 square feet of space, while also overlooking the surrounding rolling hills.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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