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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
Since 2022, the company has delivered more than $5bn in structural cost reductions while maintaining a strong balance sheet and generating significant cash flow.
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Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Elevated inflation and a hot jobs report last week has pushed back expectations of any further reductions happening this year.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In pilot projects, the company has reported energy-intensity reductions of around 11 percent.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Those reductions are part of a deal agreed to last month that ended a lawsuit challenging the size of the fees and a possible ballot measure that could have eliminated the fees in fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Months later, after Measure PP’s failure, the council approved over $12 million in budget reductions, which included cuts to the library, parks maintenance staff, and crossing guards.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Still, experts see WARN notices as a leading indicator of large-scale job cuts, offering an early estimate of the timing and size of workforce reductions that may not take effect for up to two months after announcements.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Much of this growth has been fueled by sharp reductions in the cost of commercial launches, coupled with rocket reusability and rideshare options.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Eco effort The hotel is marching along a path to zero-landfill waste, helped in part by reductions in single-use plastics and paper materials, plus a swift recycling program.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Elevated inflation and a hot jobs report last week has pushed back expectations of any further reductions happening this year.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In pilot projects, the company has reported energy-intensity reductions of around 11 percent.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Those reductions are part of a deal agreed to last month that ended a lawsuit challenging the size of the fees and a possible ballot measure that could have eliminated the fees in fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Months later, after Measure PP’s failure, the council approved over $12 million in budget reductions, which included cuts to the library, parks maintenance staff, and crossing guards.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Still, experts see WARN notices as a leading indicator of large-scale job cuts, offering an early estimate of the timing and size of workforce reductions that may not take effect for up to two months after announcements.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Much of this growth has been fueled by sharp reductions in the cost of commercial launches, coupled with rocket reusability and rideshare options.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Eco effort The hotel is marching along a path to zero-landfill waste, helped in part by reductions in single-use plastics and paper materials, plus a swift recycling program.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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Adapting the private-sector pay structure for all work in prison could result in fair wages – that’s if deductions are revised to be fair as well.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The 1% floor on corporate deductions stacks directly against the existing 10% cap.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1.—
Katie Servas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Best Patio Deals Prepare your outdoor spaces for endless summer lounging with Wayfair’s steep discounts on the essentials.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Scroll through their deals hub for ever-changing summer discounts, including up to 5% off select hotels, 8% off other hotels, 15% off Eco Deals at select resorts, and up to 30% off international hotel rates.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Housewares, clothing, footwear and sports equipment had the biggest declines, anywhere from 5% to 7%.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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There’s no telling where the Red Sox would have been at this point if the firings hadn’t happened.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Ideal for dressers, doors, desks, and even hardwood floors, the kit includes six markers for surface-level touchups in shades like cherry, walnut, and mahogany, plus six wax sticks to fill deeper dents and gouges.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Ivan Juric failed, even as a Gasperini disciple, to provide continuity and struggled for credibility after his dismissals from Roma and Southampton last season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Town Council experienced a wave of upheaval in 2025 amid executive actions, member dismissals, resignations and public criticism.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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