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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
Even short-term or partial reductions in alcohol intake can benefit your heart, liver, and metabolic health.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.
—Jeff Cox,eamon Javers, CNBC, 8 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
If driving, be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
As part of the budget reductions, the district eliminated jobs in multiple departments, including human resources, food and nutrition services, information technology, and those that serve early-childhood education and children with disabilities, according to the district’s presentation.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to use the next 10 or so months to push congressional Republicans to pass another reconciliation bill, which could include more tax cuts and spending reductions, in addition to technical fixes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
As for the raises in the Kane County Board office, those are being covered by expense reductions within the general fund — the bulk of it coming from what had been budgeted for the county’s strategic plan, per the county.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the pace of reductions is expected to slow considerably this year, with markets pricing in just two cuts and the most recent projections from Fed officials pointing to just one.
—Jeff Cox,eamon Javers, CNBC, 8 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
If driving, be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
As part of the budget reductions, the district eliminated jobs in multiple departments, including human resources, food and nutrition services, information technology, and those that serve early-childhood education and children with disabilities, according to the district’s presentation.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump is expected to use the next 10 or so months to push congressional Republicans to pass another reconciliation bill, which could include more tax cuts and spending reductions, in addition to technical fixes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
As for the raises in the Kane County Board office, those are being covered by expense reductions within the general fund — the bulk of it coming from what had been budgeted for the county’s strategic plan, per the county.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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That sum is the amounts received by interactive sports wagering operators from sports wagers as authorized under state law, less the amounts paid as winnings before any deductions for expenses, fees, or taxes.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s levied annually by individual cantons on all residents, at rates reaching up to about 1% of net worth, after deductions and exclusions for certain categories of assets.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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More than 330,000 remaining Citizens policyholders will see rate decreases, including 150,000 whose rates will decline by 10% or more, according to data released after the news conference by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Week three is marked by further decreases in inflammation, fatty liver and blood pressure.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 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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Plus, all the discounts on these winter boots are steep, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Repeat guests can get special discounts and members-only opportunities through the company’s free Exodus Loyalty Club.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Medical associations sued to challenge Kennedy’s changes to COVID vaccine guidance and ACIP firings last year on these grounds.—
Grayson Logue,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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The end of the NFL regular season has brought the annual slew of head coach firings.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 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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Cans can be dropped during shipping, bumped together while being stacked on store shelves, or stacked too heavily, creating small dents over time.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Finances could bear the early dismissals, too.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cowdin describes more subtle—but no less damaging—dismissals.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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