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 White House on Friday issued thousands of reduction-in-force notices, known as RIFs.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Last week, the government said in court documents that more than 4,000 workers began receiving reduction in force notices.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Production company Estudio Escarlate launched the Sustainable Audiovisual Manual, a digital book with detailed guidelines for the reduction of the environmental impact of audiovisual productions sponsored by the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur).
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Roberta Beggs, president of National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1450, which represents HUD employees in California and several other states, said that 20 employees represented by her labor group received reduction-in-force notices this week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Last week, the government said in court documents that more than 4,000 workers began receiving reduction in force notices.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Production company Estudio Escarlate launched the Sustainable Audiovisual Manual, a digital book with detailed guidelines for the reduction of the environmental impact of audiovisual productions sponsored by the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur).
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Roberta Beggs, president of National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1450, which represents HUD employees in California and several other states, said that 20 employees represented by her labor group received reduction-in-force notices this week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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On top of that, Joong-keun is proposing the state implement a new tax deduction system to waive corporate and income tax so the employees can receive full benefits of the parenting incentives and more companies can follow suit.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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One study in British Columbia found that sea star wasting disease led to a 311 percent increase in the population of medium-sized sea urchins and a 30 percent decrease in kelp density over two years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The increase in population growth last year drove the neutral rate higher, the decrease in population growth this year is driving it lower, and that means that policy was much looser last year than people thought.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 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
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While home improvement stores are gaining interest from Halloween shoppers, 42% of shoppers still plan to hit big-box discount stores, up 5% from a year ago with 31% expecting to shop in Halloween/costume stores and 31% expecting to do some online shopping.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sneakers The discounts on top picks in Amazon’s fashion department are beyond impressive right now.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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That research has also linked ultraprocessed foods to health concerns like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These participants tended to report good physical health and strong social relationships, but their testing revealed small declines in memory and emotional awareness.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The veteran host has been candid about his firing, citing his opposition to casting political figures like Sean Spicer.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the full scope of the firings wasn’t clear, some of the departments affected included the agency’s Office of Communications and the Center for Mental Health Services, where dozens were let go from multiple areas, according to one of the employees.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Flooring Company Owner Then there’s Jeff Epstein, 57, who runs a flooring company in Tuscon, Arizona — and says that his name has thankfully never put a dent in his business.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Softened is different from melted, because softened butter still holds its shape but dents when pressed.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Janssen’s dismissal flipped the script.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bolton’s team is likely to seek dismissal or suppression of materials, arguing political motivation and lack of intent, while the Justice Department pushes to protect classified details.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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