1
as in deduction
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
David Lefkowitz, head of U.S. equities at UBS Global Wealth Management, thinks investors are pricing in reductions in both trade frictions and geopolitical tensions.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Pay reduction for time off Last month, public employees were facing the threat of payroll pauses after Newsom unveiled a less-than-rosy budget proposal.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
After an initial round of negotiations in Geneva resulted in a reduction in tariffs imposed by both countries, the U.S. and China accused each other of violating their agreement.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The department has provided no explanation for the slow progress in getting through PSLF Buyback applications, although it could be related to substantial staff reductions at the Department of Education ordered by the Trump administration earlier this year.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Pay reduction for time off Last month, public employees were facing the threat of payroll pauses after Newsom unveiled a less-than-rosy budget proposal.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
After an initial round of negotiations in Geneva resulted in a reduction in tariffs imposed by both countries, the U.S. and China accused each other of violating their agreement.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 27 June 2025
The department has provided no explanation for the slow progress in getting through PSLF Buyback applications, although it could be related to substantial staff reductions at the Department of Education ordered by the Trump administration earlier this year.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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The Senate version of the bill would also permanently extend and modify the depreciation deduction for businesses.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The team has also defended itself against multiple legal actions, including a class-action lawsuit alleging age discrimination over a ticket discount program for young professionals, and a case filed by the National Consumers League challenging hidden fees in single-game ticket sales.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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Amazon Prime is almost here, and there are some steep early discounts on home improvement necessities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The firings of immigration judges in February as part of the administration’s cost cutting DOGE program added to the backlog strain.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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Kennedy's firing and replacing the entire slate of advisers shifts the fundamental purpose of the group, says Schwartz.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Three housing complexes in Hamilton County will be under construction this year to tap a small dent in the area’s stubborn shortage of affordable housing.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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That’s more than 600 times the cost of an average American wedding—which the wedding site The Knot puts at $33,000—but won’t exactly make a dent in Bezos’ estimated $237 billion fortune.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Both the Associated Press and NBC News reported the dismissals on June 27, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter and a letter signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to one of the attorneys.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The recent dismissal of Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, signals a troubling disregard for the importance and neutrality of libraries.—
Linda Johnson,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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