as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in ignores
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 dismisses
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 discounts
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Repeat guests can get special discounts and members-only opportunities through the company’s free Exodus Loyalty Club.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Take advantage of these hush-hush discounts on Le Creuset while prices start at $22.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
These discounts can take many forms.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
That includes rare discounts on Hoka sneakers, Garmin’s Fenix 8 and reliable dumbbells for home workouts.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episode at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Ahead of Black Friday, the discounts are extra deep, with up to 63% off customer favorites.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The administration has also cracked down on grocery stores giving discounts to SNAP recipients, writing in an email to grocers that doing so would be a SNAP violation.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The brand rarely discounts its pieces, and this event marks the largest, single-day offering of cashmere deals Quince has ever done.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Plus, all the discounts on these winter boots are steep, too.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Repeat guests can get special discounts and members-only opportunities through the company’s free Exodus Loyalty Club.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Take advantage of these hush-hush discounts on Le Creuset while prices start at $22.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
These discounts can take many forms.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
That includes rare discounts on Hoka sneakers, Garmin’s Fenix 8 and reliable dumbbells for home workouts.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episode at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Ahead of Black Friday, the discounts are extra deep, with up to 63% off customer favorites.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The administration has also cracked down on grocery stores giving discounts to SNAP recipients, writing in an email to grocers that doing so would be a SNAP violation.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The brand rarely discounts its pieces, and this event marks the largest, single-day offering of cashmere deals Quince has ever done.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounts
Noun
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Even short-term or partial reductions in alcohol intake can benefit your heart, liver, and metabolic health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.—
Jeff Cox,Eamon Javers,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.—
Don DeWitte,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The agreement, signed earlier this month, dismisses the federal lawsuit alleging officers should have known Dante Dwaine Day, 44, was having a mental crisis and called for intervention.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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The horror meister also dismisses outright any talk online about slowing his filmmaking pace after the box office disappointment for Keeper.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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That sum is the amounts received by interactive sports wagering operators from sports wagers as authorized under state law, less the amounts paid as winnings before any deductions for expenses, fees, or taxes.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s levied annually by individual cantons on all residents, at rates reaching up to about 1% of net worth, after deductions and exclusions for certain categories of assets.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The bottom line There is no federal program that directly forgives or restructures credit card debt, but that doesn't mean borrowers are stuck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One that minimizes partisan conflict and builds partnerships for success.—
Arne Carlson,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Satisfy gets a lot of flack for its prices, but this running jacket justifies the price tag thanks to its effective modularity and (extremely) lightweight design.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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While there are legitimate concerns throughout the Midwest about future reliability due to new data centers and their substantial power consumption, there is no looming emergency that justifies the administration’s action here.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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