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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
In the wider region, amusement parks like Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, are preparing for the season with discounts and special promotions.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
Head to Amazon’s fashion outlet for even more steep, stylish discounts ahead of spring.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Nationwide's SmartRide program offers discounts of up to 40% to safe drivers who enroll and install the app on a smartphone.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Best Wayfair Presidents’ Day Furniture Sales Furniture can be an expensive upgrade, so take advantage of Wayfair’s discounts on storage pieces, beds, and seating this Presidents’ Day.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
All Gopuff customers get discounts such as 40% off Doughlicious Chocolate Truffle Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites, two for $7 Ghirardelli Chocolate, and 15% off Magnolia Bakery Cupid’s Cupcake.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The shop is offering discounts on piercings as well, from $20 to $50.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Those Extra Value Meal promotions came on top of discounts that began earlier in 2025, like the McValue menu.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
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
Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
In the wider region, amusement parks like Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, are preparing for the season with discounts and special promotions.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
Head to Amazon’s fashion outlet for even more steep, stylish discounts ahead of spring.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Nationwide's SmartRide program offers discounts of up to 40% to safe drivers who enroll and install the app on a smartphone.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Best Wayfair Presidents’ Day Furniture Sales Furniture can be an expensive upgrade, so take advantage of Wayfair’s discounts on storage pieces, beds, and seating this Presidents’ Day.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
All Gopuff customers get discounts such as 40% off Doughlicious Chocolate Truffle Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites, two for $7 Ghirardelli Chocolate, and 15% off Magnolia Bakery Cupid’s Cupcake.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The shop is offering discounts on piercings as well, from $20 to $50.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Those Extra Value Meal promotions came on top of discounts that began earlier in 2025, like the McValue menu.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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 analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once a frame is captured, the chip ignores the full image and registers only moving objects.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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College play can now pay a lot more and prove much more marketable, given that media largely ignores the minor leagues.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the social media company tax, the governor’s plan also estimated raising $120 million from taxing table games and electronic gambling devices at casinos at the same rates, and $269 million from extending a cap on corporate tax deductions for operating losses.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 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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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every clash justifies the next.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cole justifies The Fall-Off’s double-disc length by focusing each half on a trip home, at ages 29 and 39, representing two different points in his mission to be the greatest.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 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,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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