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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
With plenty of good deals going on, now’s the time to stock up on fashion essentials while discounts are up to 58 percent off.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The luggage section is just as compelling, with deep discounts on Samsonite luggage for longer trips and rare markdowns on premium finds like this Tumi backpack.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s outdoor furniture section is packed with discounts on everything from egg chairs to small-space-friendly fire pit tables.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
And for those looking to take the experience home, offers curated monthly bottles with flexible memberships and perks like priority access to events and bottle discounts.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
These providers usually already offer child care subsidies and discounts to their employees, lowering the costs for their children in exchange for their work.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Also, his firm like ,others offers its own discounts and promotions.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Promotions can also drive in-store visits and engagement, but this doesn’t have to mean discounts.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 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
Bonci agrees, also recommending shoppers check store websites, apps or newsletters for discounts and promotions ahead of time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
With plenty of good deals going on, now’s the time to stock up on fashion essentials while discounts are up to 58 percent off.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The luggage section is just as compelling, with deep discounts on Samsonite luggage for longer trips and rare markdowns on premium finds like this Tumi backpack.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s outdoor furniture section is packed with discounts on everything from egg chairs to small-space-friendly fire pit tables.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
And for those looking to take the experience home, offers curated monthly bottles with flexible memberships and perks like priority access to events and bottle discounts.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
These providers usually already offer child care subsidies and discounts to their employees, lowering the costs for their children in exchange for their work.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Also, his firm like ,others offers its own discounts and promotions.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Promotions can also drive in-store visits and engagement, but this doesn’t have to mean discounts.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 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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That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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But that ignores the middle stages, where the majority of the chaos and excitement happens.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet this gloss dismisses something that might be better understood as a guiding principle, and suggests that criticism of Israel is an idealist’s liability rather than a stance with growing support among Democratic voters.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Leadership that dismisses or undermines inclusion inflicts real harm on students, faculty, and staff.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tax relief actually refers to various programs from the IRS that can reduce your tax liability, including credits, deductions and penalty abatement.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The law cut taxes on tips and overtime, modestly increased the child tax credit, created new tax deductions for some seniors and for interest on auto loans, and significantly hiked the maximum SALT deduction for state and local taxes.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 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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Unlike autonomous cars which operate on public roads and uncontrolled environments, agriculture occurs on private land where everything is more controlled, which minimizes regulatory hurdles and potential for accidents.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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By investing in a construction that minimizes returns and maximizes sell-through, the total cost of ownership drops, even if the FOB price ticks up.—
Sophia Chu,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even the National Rifle Association has rebuked a federal prosecutor who suggested that approaching law enforcement with a gun justifies being shot.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perception of risks diminishes, perhaps not entirely, but enough to misperceive the balance of challenge versus ability.—
Christopher Ferguson,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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