as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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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
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Some states now require PBMs to pass along all discounts.
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John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Some discounts are straightforward.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Employers generally don't pay the list price for employee coverage, but even after various discounts, plan sponsors may pay a net price of around $569 to $664 a month per employee, according to estimates by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, making for a hefty bill.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Amazon Prime Day is one of my go-to sales of the year, and the home deals are some of my favorite discounts to browse.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
From Sonos to Beats to Roku, all of our favorite sound machines are seeing steep discounts.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Smoothie chains and other restaurants are celebrating the holiday with discounts and freebies, giving fans of the beverage a cool way to kick off the summer season.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
From diapers and wipes to car seats, toys, feeding gear and back-to-school must-haves, Amazon's biggest sale of the year includes discounts on products families use every day.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
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Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
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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.
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Clara McMahon,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
After putting the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 up, Samsung ran several discounts that dropped the price again by hundreds of dollars.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Some states now require PBMs to pass along all discounts.
—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Some discounts are straightforward.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Employers generally don't pay the list price for employee coverage, but even after various discounts, plan sponsors may pay a net price of around $569 to $664 a month per employee, according to estimates by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, making for a hefty bill.
—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Amazon Prime Day is one of my go-to sales of the year, and the home deals are some of my favorite discounts to browse.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
From Sonos to Beats to Roku, all of our favorite sound machines are seeing steep discounts.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Smoothie chains and other restaurants are celebrating the holiday with discounts and freebies, giving fans of the beverage a cool way to kick off the summer season.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
From diapers and wipes to car seats, toys, feeding gear and back-to-school must-haves, Amazon's biggest sale of the year includes discounts on products families use every day.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Verb
Gap rarely discounts its linen collection, which makes this sale worth paying attention to.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.
—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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
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
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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Furthermore, the new deal ignores Lebanon’s efforts to free itself from Iran’s influence in the country through its Hezbollah ally.
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Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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Also, taxpayers in the top 37% income tax bracket don’t receive the full benefit of their deductions.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
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An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
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For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
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Investors gradually stop asking what the business is worth and begin assuming that quality itself justifies any price.
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The teams will also detail specific marine architecture demands and execute an extensive financial evaluation to confirm whether the cost per kilowatt justifies continued development.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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