discounting

Definition of discountingnext
present participle of discount
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Recent Examples of discounting Tighten Your Positioning Before Price Comes Up Most companies try to protect pricing by discounting, which weakens their position. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Starlink used to be relatively pricey, but in recent months, SpaceX has been discounting the service and offering the dish hardware for free as a rental, which has been enough to pull some customers away from an ISP in Virginia. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026 The main allure of Premium Bonds is the chance to win up to £1 million, but even discounting the maximum, many of those with money in accounts will never win anything. Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026 The Mets have deals with deferred money with just three players and their total would be $360 million without discounting. Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Also, resist discounting their concerns or telling them to just stop being bored. Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026 The Home Depot is discounting tools, outdoor essentials and home improvement basics that help with everything from yard work to DIY fixes. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 Every position was affected by that rookie discounting, sure. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 The school wanted to win, and Wade – with his seven NCAA tournament berths in eight seasons (discounting the Covid-19 season) offered the school the most direct route back to relevance. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
Verb
  • Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
  • Among other things, ABC argued that it was being singled out for regulatory action while ignoring radio talk shows, which also are covered by the rule, and routinely feature candidates.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.
    Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Hart has previously reflected on his feelings about his father and forgiving him for not being around for his childhood due to his struggles with drug addiction and multiple stints in jail.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Yet he was also chided for too easily forgiving and embracing those who repented their anti-Jewish remarks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • But in our experience, many businesses benefit from a middle-ground strategy that maximizes compatibility while minimizing disruption.
    Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • These bachelor groups allow non-breeding males to live social lives while minimizing competition, the zoo says.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The pool sits on a sprawling terrace, overlooking the sea for maximum tranquility.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
  • Continue to Totem Bight State Historical Park, where totems rise from a rainforest overlooking the Tongass Narrows.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.
    Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
  • Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have kept many of the same players on the roster since the team’s 2022 run all the way to the World Series, though the returns have been diminishing.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
  • Quiet-luxury proponents would often speak of frequency of use and cost per wear in justifying a four-figure black wool sweater.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rock and dance music defenders alike have reached for their pitchforks, but Charli isn’t interested in debating or explaining the song to them.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
  • The dramatic trailer opens with Ty introducing himself in a TikTok video and explaining why he was barricaded in his room.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

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“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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