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
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Hospital drug purchases with 340B discounts grew from $5 billion in 2010 to $66 billion in 2023 as the network of contract pharmacy arrangements tied to the program expanded exponentially.
—Katy Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The discounts apply in-store and online.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2026
During the event, shoppers can check out a wide variety of frames and enjoy discounts of up to 80 percent off sitewide.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and more are offering discounts on seasonal supplies.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Russian Urals crude oil prices, meanwhile, reached levels as much as $30 above Brent in recent weeks, Molchanov said, noting that Urals have traded at steep discounts to Brent since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Those discounts range from 3% to 17% of the Wegovy pill's $299 monthly price.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
These online discounts reduce the price of the first and second bags to $45 and $55, respectively.
—Chase Jordan
april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 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
Noun
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
Hospital drug purchases with 340B discounts grew from $5 billion in 2010 to $66 billion in 2023 as the network of contract pharmacy arrangements tied to the program expanded exponentially.
—Katy Johnson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
The discounts apply in-store and online.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2026
During the event, shoppers can check out a wide variety of frames and enjoy discounts of up to 80 percent off sitewide.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and more are offering discounts on seasonal supplies.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Russian Urals crude oil prices, meanwhile, reached levels as much as $30 above Brent in recent weeks, Molchanov said, noting that Urals have traded at steep discounts to Brent since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Those discounts range from 3% to 17% of the Wegovy pill's $299 monthly price.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
These online discounts reduce the price of the first and second bags to $45 and $55, respectively.
—Chase Jordan
april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 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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The Health Commission will not be voting on the DPH budget or staff reductions reviewed in this meeting because the Commission already approved the FY26-28 DPH budget at its March 2, 2026 meeting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Perseverance rover, which is on Mars collecting rock and soil samples, could face spending reductions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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That critique also conveniently ignores how much of the existing media landscape was built on government largesse.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the life-writer cannot take a doggedly factual approach that ignores a whole layer of emotional and imaginative experience.—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has continued to adjust thresholds, deductions and enforcement priorities this year in response to both economic pressure and policy shifts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Nothing about defending constitutional rights minimizes that.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other effective strategies include thoughtful classroom seating that minimizes distractions and improves access to visual and verbal cues.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bulls claim that trend justifies today’s valuations, and that EPS can keep rolling in double-digits while national income trudges at a nominal 5% or so.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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For those willing to make the trip, the standard of care justifies every mile.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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