REDUCTION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

reduction

noun

ri-ˈdək-shən

Definition of reduction

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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as in demotion

the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank the captain was punished with a reduction to lieutenant

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Recent Examples of reduction In Miami-Dade, the budget office predicts a 20% overall reduction in property taxes — with a loss of about $700 million by the time Amendment 3 is fully enacted in 2028. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The costs to households and individuals are more difficult to pinpoint, but a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) suggests deficit reduction is the key to solving an affordability crisis. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Further reduction in demand is also possible, but only at a mounting economic cost. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 Mortality reductions are typically measured over the long term. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reduction

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Noun

In this example, there wouldn’t be any deduction if charitable gifts are less than the $2,000 floor.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

With a decrease in revenue, some or all of these services will be cut back.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
The district reported decreases in the number of students who are low-income, English language learners or in temporary living situations.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of decrease

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McCoy’s lawsuit alleges that her demotion was in violation of Missouri’s whistleblower statute, which allows public employees to sue for unlawful retaliation after reporting violations of law.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
The outcome of the investigation, Balon said, resulted in the officer receiving a demotion in rank, an unpaid suspension, an indefinite suspension from the use of Flock and remedial ethics training.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of demotion

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TGJones is also offering a 50 percent discount on the book (discounts like these often occur during the first few days to boost sales).

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2026
Large hospitals and contract pharmacies have increasingly abused the program to capture substantial financial margins, often failing to pass critical drug discounts directly to the patients who need them most.

— Christina Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

That was a sharp decline from the previous few years, when more than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
But the new report, which also presents trends over the past decade, shows a decline in suicidal thinking and behaviors, which initially showed up in the 2023 YRBS data.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

At the heart of the GOP frustration with Hegseth is his handling of military firings and promotions.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Following the coach’s firing in July 2023, more than 260 Northwestern faculty members signed a petition calling for the stadium plans to be halted until at least athletic department’s problems could be sorted out.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of firing

Noun

Kotzmacher said the absence and dismissal of the issue only strengthened her resolve.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
In his Instagram caption, Macklemore referenced his dismissal from pop star Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour over his pro-Palestinian messaging and the ensuing fallout.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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