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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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
While a dollar or two may not seem dramatic at first glance, these kinds of reductions can add up quickly for Costco members who regularly purchase staple items, and that is a win worth celebrating.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 June 2026
This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
—Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Headcount reductions, operational pullbacks and deferred initiatives, all framed as discipline.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The company said about half of its policyholders are expected to see reductions in their six-month auto premiums in 2026.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 June 2026
This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
—Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Headcount reductions, operational pullbacks and deferred initiatives, all framed as discipline.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The company said about half of its policyholders are expected to see reductions in their six-month auto premiums in 2026.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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One reason is that with higher standard tax deductions, there’s less incentive for some to give.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some members of Congress, including Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, are advocating for broader deductions for health expenses as debates continue over the permanence and targeting of federal health care subsidies.—
Associate News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Following significant reforms in 2022 and 2023, 18 new carriers have entered the market, and dozens have filed for rate decreases, some by double digits.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In reaction to pay decreases and general concerns around the cost of living, SEIU Local 1000 has sought legislative and contract relief in the form of a 20% wage increase from 2026 to 2028.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
11 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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Five University of Windsor students are hoping to draw Michigan tourists to Detroit's closest neighbor, offering exclusive deals and discounts — an numerous prizes — as a way to entice Michiganders to visit.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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Other expensive purchases, like appliances or cars, could also see discounts or sales, but some of that could be offset by tariffs, Rounds said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, Phoenix — the cities with the most new permits issued in 2023 — also posted the steepest rent declines since.—
Ivan Barratt,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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In many instances, litigation over for-cause firings in college sports lead to settlements, with the coach receiving some of their compensation in exchange for dropping the lawsuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Another wrongful termination lawsuit has been filed in the wave of firings that followed the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
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In addition to the two smaller punctures, there were also dents and creases.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 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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The administration is also asking the court to void any actions taken by the three board members, and to order the refund of any salary they might have been paid since the White House directed their dismissals in late April.—
Steven Portnoy,
ABC News,
16 July 2025
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The report, conducted over the past two months and obtained by The Star, found that the number of complaints dismissed with no action over the past two years has eclipsed the number of dismissals from 2010 (the last year of publicly available data) to 2024.—
Kacen Bayless
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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