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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
This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lucid’s workforce reductions include full-time employees, contractors and hourly production workers in manufacturing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Policy analysts have issued various proposals to eliminate the deficit through a combination of tax revenue and benefit reductions.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At a moment when many cities are experiencing remarkable reductions in crime, the question now is whether policymakers will build on that progress — or retreat into the same shortsighted approaches that left too many communities struggling in the first place.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That was before the DOGE reductions.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
During Costco's third quarter earnings call on May 28, company leaders revealed that several products across food, home, and sporting goods categories recently received price reductions.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
—
Naomi Cahn,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lucid’s workforce reductions include full-time employees, contractors and hourly production workers in manufacturing, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Policy analysts have issued various proposals to eliminate the deficit through a combination of tax revenue and benefit reductions.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
At a moment when many cities are experiencing remarkable reductions in crime, the question now is whether policymakers will build on that progress — or retreat into the same shortsighted approaches that left too many communities struggling in the first place.
—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
That was before the DOGE reductions.
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
During Costco's third quarter earnings call on May 28, company leaders revealed that several products across food, home, and sporting goods categories recently received price reductions.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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Also, taxpayers in the top 37% income tax bracket don’t receive the full benefit of their deductions.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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However, this group saw meaningful decreases as well, falling from 73% in 2021 to 61% in 2025.
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The number of condos available dropped by nearly 9%, an improvement from the April year-over-year comparison, but marking the fourth consecutive month of decreases since July 2023.
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City employees allegedly took demotions or resigned to avoid a toxic work environment.
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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.
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After putting the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 up, Samsung ran several discounts that dropped the price again by hundreds of dollars.
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Some states now require PBMs to pass along all discounts.
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Numerous theories have been thrown around to try shedding light on the more recent declines among males.
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But those plans got shelved, first due to the recession and later due to countywide enrollment declines.
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Nonetheless, the firings were a reminder that the runway for a play caller to find his rhythm can be unforgiving.
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The heckler's veto The wave of firings after Kirk's assassination was spurred on by pro-Trump influencers, lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance.
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
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That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
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That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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