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
The reductions also threaten the site’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
— HIRING A CHIEF: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced the hiring of a new police chief: Bill Scott, an LAPD veteran who most recently was chief of the San Francisco Police Department.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Trump's announcement of a potential reduction of the tariff on China came two days after Trump ruled out any such lowering of the tariff level before negotiations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 May 2025
Furthermore, lower price realization also contributed to the reduction in the company’s sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The potential reduction in Medicaid funding raises concerns about the ability to meet the healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable populations.
—John D. Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Trump's announcement of a potential reduction of the tariff on China came two days after Trump ruled out any such lowering of the tariff level before negotiations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 May 2025
Furthermore, lower price realization also contributed to the reduction in the company’s sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The potential reduction in Medicaid funding raises concerns about the ability to meet the healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable populations.
—John D. Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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However, this data doesn’t reflect how much income was subject to top rates or the value of standard and itemized deductions during these periods, the organization noted.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Workers couldn’t deduct more than $25,000 in tips, and those making more than $160,000 would lose the deduction entirely.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That's a decrease of 41.50% over the course of a single business quarter.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That means the 90-cents-a-share offer is a 99.7% decrease in share value in five years.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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The question is if other exhibitors will follow AMC’s lead and launch their own discount Wednesdays?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
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At the meeting, Councilmember Kelly said the 30 years of property tax discounts would essentially be a forfeiture from the city to the developer.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Harris and the White House also had to field frequent questions about Biden's cognitive abilities, as well as allegations that the administration intentionally hid the extent of the former president's decline from the American public during primary season.—
Anna Commander
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Schulman initiated a turnaround, and was able to stem retail sales declines in the second half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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To say that the firing of Dr. Hayden — executed with the Trumpian flair for erasure — was merely political is to miss the deeper insult.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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For starters, alcohol is by far the biggest source of onboard revenue, so cutting off passengers would make a dent in the airline industry's profits.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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But unlike Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, another franchise event play Friedman ushered to an actual Tony win for Best Play in 2018, Stranger Things did not make a dent in that category.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Last month, Unilever called for the dismissal of the lawsuit.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The dismissal of acting director Cameron Hamilton on May 8 adds to ongoing layoffs, budget cuts, grant cancellations and leadership changes at FEMA, and officials now say the agency could run out of money as soon as July.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Related Articles Overall sales were down 11 percent to $1.2 billion — which beat analyst expectations of a 12.4 percent drop.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The latest drop channels that same buzzworthy energy, but this time with a tropical twist.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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