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 labor force had been shrinking, the result of demographic changes and immigration reductions, but expanded by 421,000 in October. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

For decades, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting compounds were widely used in aerosol sprays, foams, air conditioners, and refrigerators, causing significant reductions in ozone levels. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Indeed, the law incorporates the industry — currently represented by the Circular Action Alliance — as a governing body for the reductions. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

There’s no state income tax, so any reductions in property tax revenue directly affect local and county governments. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

Despite these reductions, the state’s attorney’s budget has increased by 75% in the past 10 years. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Google’s research suggests that SpaceX’s fully reusable Starship rocket could require approximately 1,800 flights to achieve significant cost reductions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

But this year, OVS slashed its funding, forcing service reductions and uncertainty while barring the program from using grant money to help survivors across county lines. — Connie Neal, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

That would essentially wipe out 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026