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
Meeting participants indicated a likelihood of two more cuts this year followed by additional reductions in the next two years.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Pawliszyn, AirHelp's CEO, says strong consumer regulations in Europe have directly led to a 5 percent reduction in delays.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The sale, part of a broader portfolio reduction, comes after BYD’s profits slowed and Mexico’s recent tariff hike on Chinese vehicles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes amid a reduction of routes for the airline that filed for bankruptcy in August.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Pawliszyn, AirHelp's CEO, says strong consumer regulations in Europe have directly led to a 5 percent reduction in delays.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The sale, part of a broader portfolio reduction, comes after BYD’s profits slowed and Mexico’s recent tariff hike on Chinese vehicles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes amid a reduction of routes for the airline that filed for bankruptcy in August.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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No tax on tips and overtime and the $6,000 bonus deduction for seniors have been well publicized, but there’s much more in the new law that can change your taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trends observed include increases in hot extremes and extreme single-day precipitation events, declines in cold extremes, regional shifts in annual precipitation, warming of the Earth's oceans, a decrease in ocean pH, rising sea levels, and an increase in wildfire severity.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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But as Idzik elaborated on Thursday, the decrease in play is a product of situational football — and far from a result of Renfrow’s play.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some of the agents had been reassigned earlier this year, in what were widely seen as demotions, The Washington Post reported.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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The man was devastated, especially after learning his new role came with a demotion and a $15,000 pay cut.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s no word on when these outlet discounts end, so snap up your favorites while prices are as low as $2.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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This is a 50% discount compared to the full price of Amazon Prime.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The rise in premium leisure travel post-pandemic has replaced some of the decline in corporate travel.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that the Mediterranean and DASH diets protect against cognitive decline.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Strzok’s claims about his firing were not related to the settlement.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the past nine months, EOIR has lost more than 125 judges to firings and voluntary resignations, down from about 700 judges at the start of the year.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The surge in demand helped put a significant dent in what’s been a vast oversupply of new homes on the market.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The dismissal represented an abrupt end to a case with little recent precedent in Alameda County.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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All of these cases ended with either dismissals or acquittals.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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