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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
This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lucid’s workforce reductions include full-time employees, contractors and hourly production workers in manufacturing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Policy analysts have issued various proposals to eliminate the deficit through a combination of tax revenue and benefit reductions.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At a moment when many cities are experiencing remarkable reductions in crime, the question now is whether policymakers will build on that progress — or retreat into the same shortsighted approaches that left too many communities struggling in the first place.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That was before the DOGE reductions.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
During Costco's third quarter earnings call on May 28, company leaders revealed that several products across food, home, and sporting goods categories recently received price reductions.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lucid’s workforce reductions include full-time employees, contractors and hourly production workers in manufacturing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Policy analysts have issued various proposals to eliminate the deficit through a combination of tax revenue and benefit reductions.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At a moment when many cities are experiencing remarkable reductions in crime, the question now is whether policymakers will build on that progress — or retreat into the same shortsighted approaches that left too many communities struggling in the first place.
—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That was before the DOGE reductions.
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
During Costco's third quarter earnings call on May 28, company leaders revealed that several products across food, home, and sporting goods categories recently received price reductions.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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No plaintiff wants to end up paying taxes on money that goes to their lawyer, and there is a lot of confusion about tax deductions for legal fees.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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And Egypt’s Mohamed Salah’s tenure as a Liverpool player coincided with significant decreases in anti-Muslim hate crimes across the city.
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
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The new competitive model emphasizes promotions and demotions, with a goal of winning over more fans.
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Now’s an excellent time to find deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, an outdoor furniture set for your next BBQ, or something to spruce up your drab home office.
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Ask about good-student discounts, student-away discounts if the car stays home, and whether the student can remain on a parent policy.
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Oil prices extended declines on Friday as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.
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The declines dragged Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq down by nearly 4% over five days to Wednesday, with chip-makers the worst affected.
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Francisco Lindor had been through managerial firings before with the New York Mets.
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What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
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That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
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That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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