1
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
But Tesla has recently been discounting in the highly competitive Chinese market as well.
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Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Clearing out old inventory has required Nike to rely on discounting and less profitable sales channels to move products, which has impacted its profitability.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The company has already laid off more than 100 people, according to sources, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
After discounting the price of its residential Starlink plan, SpaceX is doing the same for the Roam tier in Canada.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Clearing out old inventory has required Nike to rely on discounting and less profitable sales channels to move products, which has impacted its profitability.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The company has already laid off more than 100 people, according to sources, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
After discounting the price of its residential Starlink plan, SpaceX is doing the same for the Roam tier in Canada.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
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And while everyone has their own preferred ways of watching a game, ignoring the little things is an easy way to miss greatness.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Within less than a year, the Sheriff’s Office had issued corrective action notices to NaphCare for failing to pay outside hospitals and medical specialists, using unlicensed staff and ignoring requests to replace broken medical equipment, among other deficiencies.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a result of the investigation, embassy officials decided not to renew the employee’s contract, effectively dismissing him.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The appellate court last year reversed Martínez-Olguín’s initial case dismissal, leading to the judge dismissing it again.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies’ formidable lineup won’t be forgiving.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel also praised Kirk’s widow, Erika, for speaking at Sunday’s memorial service about forgiving her husband’s assassin.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Your creative spark is valid, so stop minimizing it.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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This practice supports your lawn's health by promoting strong roots and minimizing thatch buildup.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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In late 2023, Merkin Vineyards opened its tasting room on a hill overlooking the historic downtown center of Old Town Cottonwood and the surrounding mountains.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The excursion begins with a quarter-mile walk through a narrow, forested path, leading to elevated platforms overlooking a 100-foot wide river.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Football, it could be argued, is diminishing its worth by almost never taking a break and playing virtually year-round.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Risks of multivitamins Many of us grew up striving for 100% on every test, but overachieving with multivitamins comes with risk—diminishing their benefits or causing harmful side effects.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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During the event, Dixon argued in favor of armed political action, while justifying it as self-defense against Nazis, fascists and White supremacists.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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That was until Eric Adams stepped in with a rare veto on the council’s vote, justifying his decision by claiming that the Bronx should have the same odds to be chosen for a casino as other parts of New York City.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
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Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Robinson also leans on ChatGPT to talk through lifestyle adjustments like meal prep ideas, travel accommodations, and communication strategies for explaining her health needs to clients and colleagues.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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