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 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