reductions

noun

plural of reduction
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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2
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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3
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 The company made headcount reductions at AOL, Eventbrite, and Vimeo, following the acquisitions. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 During the interim period between presidents, the university convened a committee to find short-term solutions to some issues such as the reductions in graduate students and grant funding. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Hinson said the bill’s reductions to Medicaid spending for Iowa will be offset by the Rural Health Transformation Program, which allots $50 billion divided among all 50 states over the next five years. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026 Pepsi is planning cost reductions to cut down on redundancies and discretionary spending to pay for investments in innovation and marketing, Laguarta said in prepared remarks. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Newsom said Mansfield, because of budget shortfalls, was facing the specter of staff reductions and school closures. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Before the budget is approved this November, the County Board should continue to look for reductions, Ogalla said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 While Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally recently proposed substantial spending cuts meant to stabilize the public finances, her party also remains committed to costly tax reductions, Kenningham said. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Adding creatine to an exercise and diet intervention resulted in greater reductions in body fat percentage, better preservation of lean body mass, and marked improvements in upper- and lower-body strength compared to a placebo. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
  1. deductions
  2. decreases
  3. demotions
  4. discounts
  5. declines
  6. firings
  7. dents
  8. dismissals
Noun
  • Pay supplements and expense allowances boost their earnings to about $82,000 before taxes and other deductions, according to a Miami Herald review of payroll records.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Qualified mortgage interest can be deductible for homeowners who meet the requirements and itemize their deductions.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of deductions
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  • According to an analysis from California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), the tax could generate revenues in the tens of millions in the short term but cause decreases in income tax revenue in the future.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The new competitive model emphasizes promotions and demotions, with a goal of winning over more fans.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of demotions
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  • Boruchow said that part of the off-price retailer's value to brands is its ability to quietly sell excess merchandise without widely advertising those discounts online.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While some brands and retailers rarely offer discounts—or don’t even maintain an ongoing sale or clearance section—Revolve gives shoppers plenty of deals around the clock.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • Another major challenge is intensifying domestic competition and labor shortages as Japan’s birth rate declines and its population ages, Nagai said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s drought across western Japan, with some meteorologists comparing it to the country’s worst drought in more than 30 years, is already being tied to yield declines in official data.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of declines
Noun
  • The firings also weren’t the only safety departure at OpenAI last week.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Director Kash Patel says the report aims to promote accountability and rebuild public trust; critics say his investigations and firings have politicized the bureau and further undermined confidence.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of firings
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  • When shopping for apples, choose fruits that are firm and free from bruises and dents.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Documents in Sacramento’s courts do not indicate whether financial settlements were reached in connection with the dismissals.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Multiple criminal cases had involved Berlusconi, but most ended in dismissals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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