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 program also faces a 25% reduction in official recruiting visits during the upcoming season and a 14-week prohibition on football recruiting communications during its four-year probation period.
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Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Key focus areas for the mail include transparency and traceability, fair labor practices, responsible water and chemical usage and low-impact manufacturing and emissions reduction.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Any reduction in Nile flows, combined with population growth, could deepen water scarcity and strain ties with Nile Basin neighbors.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The first reduction came in April, as part of regulators’ annual rate adjustment proceedings.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
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Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Key focus areas for the mail include transparency and traceability, fair labor practices, responsible water and chemical usage and low-impact manufacturing and emissions reduction.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Any reduction in Nile flows, combined with population growth, could deepen water scarcity and strain ties with Nile Basin neighbors.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The first reduction came in April, as part of regulators’ annual rate adjustment proceedings.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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Part of that is due to the increase in the standard deduction for those age 65 and older from 2025 through 2028.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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So the taxpayers in CFM lost their deduction, but what about penalties?—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, the department’s own data notes this is a 26% year-over-year decrease from 2024.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Other recipients are expected to see a decrease in their monthly assistance, the CBO said.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Iron Pony Trading Post owner Michelle Bisher announced on Facebook the opportunity to purchase merchandise at 30% to 75% discounts during an Aug. 2 farewell celebration.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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College Ave Learn More APR 2.95% to 17.99% APR with autopay discount.—
Adam Palasciano,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is why the enemies of cancel culture cannot help but compare the firing of Hollywood directors to witch hunts.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Amid intensifying scrutiny over deteriorating employment figures, President Trump on Aug. 1 ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the BLS.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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While any revenue can help the government fiscally, tariff revenue will barely make a dent in that total.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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The excerpt alleged that Fergie was able to make a dent in her debts around 1997, paying it down with the advance from her memoirs, money from her deal with WeightWatchers, six interviews with Paris Match and almost $400,000 for two children's books.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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When women stop accepting dismissal, innovation follows.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bush was placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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