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
The grants included drug prevention programs in schools, treatment and recovery programs for mental health and substance use, and harm reduction strategies amid the nation’s opioid epidemic.
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Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Single-use plastics were eliminated in 2022, and numerous energy efficiency initiatives are in place, including low-flow faucets and showerheads, waste reduction and recycling programs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
As part of the budget reductions, the district eliminated jobs in multiple departments, including human resources, food and nutrition services, information technology, and those that serve early-childhood education and children with disabilities, according to the district’s presentation.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to use the next 10 or so months to push congressional Republicans to pass another reconciliation bill, which could include more tax cuts and spending reductions, in addition to technical fixes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
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Ellie Roth, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Single-use plastics were eliminated in 2022, and numerous energy efficiency initiatives are in place, including low-flow faucets and showerheads, waste reduction and recycling programs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
As part of the budget reductions, the district eliminated jobs in multiple departments, including human resources, food and nutrition services, information technology, and those that serve early-childhood education and children with disabilities, according to the district’s presentation.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to use the next 10 or so months to push congressional Republicans to pass another reconciliation bill, which could include more tax cuts and spending reductions, in addition to technical fixes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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Don’t overlook any of these taxpayer-friendly changes, including the higher income limits for the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, for people living in states with higher taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Common forms of tax relief include tax credits, deductions, penalty relief, and payment plans.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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If the decrease in air pressure is severe enough — 24 millibars in 24 hours — bombogenesis takes place and a bomb cyclone results.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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While this reflected the decrease in broadband customers, it was partially offset by higher average rates, Comcast said.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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If the investigation were to find just cause for discipline, the superintendent also could recommend to the School Board other forms of discipline, such as a suspension or a demotion.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Whitt was dismissed, which was not surprising given his earlier demotion and just how bad Washington's defense was this season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amica’s affordable premiums and generous bundling discount of up to 30% can help bring down the cost of coverage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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For example, the S&P SmallCap 600 trades at a 31% discount to the S&P 500 — the deepest in about 25 years, noted FinancialContent – while small cap forward P/E ratios of 18x are lower than large cap valuations of 22x.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mixing and juxtaposing voices, lingos, and tones, [Dylan] traces the decline of America over the trajectory of his own lifetime through the kaleidoscope of the Kennedy assassination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite the beat, total revenue fell 3 percent year over year, marking the company’s first annual decline.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The board’s firing of then-Superintendent Marie Feagins just months into her tenure led to White and Taylor filing takeover legislation last year.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
26 Jan. 2026
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His hiring comes less than two weeks after Herbert fell to 0-3 in the playoffs following a 16-3 AFC wild-card loss to the New England Patriots, resulting in offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s firing.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jefferson County Board of Education members have approved closing two schools at the end of this school year, making a small dent in the massive budget deficit the district is currently operating under.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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The 7th Circuit later granted an emergency stay of Ellis’ injunctive relief pending appeal, a process that will also be shelved once the dismissal is approved.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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School cancellations No schools have reported closures or early dismissal as of Friday morning.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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