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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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
At the end of October, Paramount Skydance implemented a significant workforce reduction, in which about 1,000 employees were laid off.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Say a country in Africa stands up a big reforestation project and sells credits from it, via Article 6, to a European country struggling to meet its ambitious carbon reduction goals.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The bill guarantees there will be no reductions in force through the end of January, and those dismissed during the shutdown can get their jobs back.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The reductions were set to hit 8% on Thursday and 10% on Friday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Say a country in Africa stands up a big reforestation project and sells credits from it, via Article 6, to a European country struggling to meet its ambitious carbon reduction goals.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The bill guarantees there will be no reductions in force through the end of January, and those dismissed during the shutdown can get their jobs back.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The reductions were set to hit 8% on Thursday and 10% on Friday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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That guidance included a chart of the maximum and minimum payment for households before deductions.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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This tax incentive enables businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying assets, such as machinery and vehicles, rather than spreading the deduction over several years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Heart rate decreases during stretching, which could signify the body entering a calm state.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Nexstar, overall Q3 ad sales stood at $476 million, a decrease of $146 million from the third-quarter of 2024.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whether this is a one-week elevation, or a permanent demotion based on practice performance, or a push towards the franchise’s future, will likely be clarified by coach Mike McDaniel after the game.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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For some starting pitchers, a move to the bullpen might be considered a demotion.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This discount shall apply only to the primary residence of the user and shall not apply to separate irrigation meters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tickets cost $28 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-12, with discounts available for military members and adults ages 65 and up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Journal.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 22 but made the move following Penn State’s firing of coach James Franklin earlier this season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prior to her firing, Suda’s compensation and expenses had been the subjects of an investigation initiated by the museum board.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the federal tax credit could be bundled with local incentives for more savings, putting a serious dent in the total costs of an electric vehicle purchase.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dent was big enough for a Stop Sale on the tomato sauce.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Parents said they were told the dismissal was not the result of criminal wrongdoing or abuse allegations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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That immediate dismissal stirred up a new determination within the aspiring firefighter.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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