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
Yet another reason for rate reductions.
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Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
From smart, casual-looking polos made for a tropical vacation, to name-brand travel essentials like Calvin Klein’s underwear, these Prime member deals feature price reductions up to 62 percent off.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Today, many inclusive efforts can experience risk appearing on the shortlist as a lower-priority item, prompting investment reductions.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan bill, which next heads to Biden, will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in federal, state and local government, or public service jobs like teachers, firefighters and police officers.
—Lisa Mascaro, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Woodside executive vice president and chief operating office Liz Westcott natural gas and hydrogen might enable emissions reductions in steelmaking.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
While road travel may see slight reductions, an increase in air travel is expected to offset the difference.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
—Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
From smart, casual-looking polos made for a tropical vacation, to name-brand travel essentials like Calvin Klein’s underwear, these Prime member deals feature price reductions up to 62 percent off.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Today, many inclusive efforts can experience risk appearing on the shortlist as a lower-priority item, prompting investment reductions.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan bill, which next heads to Biden, will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in federal, state and local government, or public service jobs like teachers, firefighters and police officers.
—Lisa Mascaro, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Woodside executive vice president and chief operating office Liz Westcott natural gas and hydrogen might enable emissions reductions in steelmaking.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
While road travel may see slight reductions, an increase in air travel is expected to offset the difference.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
deductions
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The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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One policy solution to address worsening inequality, is reducing federal tax deductions for mortgage interest and local property taxes and creating tax credits for rental payments.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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