1
as in deductions
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 decreases
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 demotions
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 reductions
That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.
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James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
For Connecticut — where state leaders have invested heavily in ports, transmission infrastructure, and clean energy partnerships to drive both economic growth and emissions reductions — the shift raises urgent questions about what comes next.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Other reserves come from cost savings on insurance and other operational reductions across some departments, such as limiting travel and hiring.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Many critical filing season positions were exempt from the reductions in early to mid-2025.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
That's despite reductions for some income tax brackets in the last two state budgets.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve issued three interest rate reductions in the final months of 2024.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the discounts made public are steep reductions off the list prices.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The disaster shook public confidence, led to speed reductions and temporarily paused construction on new lines, but no major incidents have been reported in the 15 years since, even as the network has continued to expand.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
For Connecticut — where state leaders have invested heavily in ports, transmission infrastructure, and clean energy partnerships to drive both economic growth and emissions reductions — the shift raises urgent questions about what comes next.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Other reserves come from cost savings on insurance and other operational reductions across some departments, such as limiting travel and hiring.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Many critical filing season positions were exempt from the reductions in early to mid-2025.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
That's despite reductions for some income tax brackets in the last two state budgets.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve issued three interest rate reductions in the final months of 2024.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the discounts made public are steep reductions off the list prices.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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Tax relief actually refers to various programs from the IRS that can reduce your tax liability, including credits, deductions and penalty abatement.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The law cut taxes on tips and overtime, modestly increased the child tax credit, created new tax deductions for some seniors and for interest on auto loans, and significantly hiked the maximum SALT deduction for state and local taxes.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Those decreases have been offset by an increase in the amount of square footage owned by the state government.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Peloton has experienced subscriber loss, with some quarters registering slight decreases in connected fitness memberships.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
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Bonci agrees, also recommending shoppers check store websites, apps or newsletters for discounts and promotions ahead of time.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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With plenty of good deals going on, now’s the time to stock up on fashion essentials while discounts are up to 58 percent off.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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For Big Food, the result has been slowing — or even declining — sales, followed by stock declines.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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But seeing declines is noteworthy because, as recently as March 2025, no California metro had falling prices.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Do mass firings create an atmosphere of fear that impacts voting?—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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None of these coaches’ interviews, updates and hirings or firings happen in a vacuum.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The prior pattern of dismissals had depleted the credibility stock below the threshold where policy shifts alone could restore confidence.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Further dismissals will include 12 members of custodial staff, 16 lunch aides, a warehouseman, a safety and security monitor, a director of communications and a discipline secretary.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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