Synonyms of reductions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deductions
• discounts
• abatements
• drops
• declines
• rebates
• losses
• dents
• decrements
• penalties
• givebacks
• depreciations
• kickbacks
• forfeitures
• falls
• diminutions
• diminishments
• forfeits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• increases
• gains
• increments
• accessions
• accruals
• rises
• raises
• accretions
• augmentations
• boosts
• appreciations

2

as in decreases

the amount by which something is lessened

saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decreases
• declines
• dents
• drops
• shrinkages
• diminutions
• depletions
• decrements
• losses
• falls
• abatements
• diminishments
• depressions
• drop-offs
• falloffs
• subtractions
• step-downs
• slumps
• deductions
• cuts
• cutbacks
• downturns
• curtailments
• retrenchments
• shortenings
• slips

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increases
• gains
• increments
• enlargements
• additions
• rises
• boosts
• raises
• accumulations
• supplements
• accruals
• extensions
• upticks
• accretions
• step-ups
• continuations
• upswings
• upturns
• uptrends

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demotions
• firings
• dismissals
• bumps
• humiliations
• sackings
• layoffs
• downgrades
• debasements
• abasements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reductions

The district has struggled financially for years before the latest reductions. — Velvet Wu july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Hefty stockpiles among major consumers, alongside reductions in demand, have so far kept oil prices from careering out of control. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

Kroger has responded by lowering prices on thousands of everyday staples, simplifying promotions, and testing broader price reductions as shoppers increasingly favor predictable everyday value over complicated coupon programs. — Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Many of the reductions were a direct result of the group’s $3 billion NFL Network deal, according to a memo sent to staff. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

The state anticipates more staff reductions next year due to additional cuts to federal grants next year. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The overarching goal appears to be not just going after progressive groups, but ensuring reductions in civil legal aid per se. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Macadamia Nuts In a small study involving 35 individuals with abdominal fat, those who consumed 15% of their daily calories from macadamia nuts experienced reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (apoB). — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Realtors across the region say crime fears continue to plague economic activity downtown, even with the city reaching historic lows in homicides last year and seeing crime reductions across the board since 2024. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026