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
Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Grand Pioneer is projected to achieve annual fuel and emissions reductions of between 10 and 12 percent on average.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The league and teams will need to generate new revenue to justify the richer multiples, particularly as teams deal with reductions in local TV rights fees.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to a high-uncertainty environment (driven in part by an unpredictable trade policy, sharp reductions in immigration, and a steep pullback in federal spending), the rise of AI and other technological advances are factoring in to businesses’ hiring plans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
But given the mandatory early retirements, furloughs, and reductions in force that much of the government saw earlier this year, FEMA, along with other agencies, are already operating at an extremely limited capacity.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
At the September meeting, Collins and her fellow officials narrowly indicated the probability of two more rate reductions this year, and that has been reflected in market pricing.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The company also announced further reductions in non-retail headcount and expenses, which include eliminating approximately 900 current non-retail partner roles and closing many open positions.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Namely, that’s through drastic reductions to SNAP food assistance benefits, which are used at more than double the rate in the 37208 ZIP code compared to the city’s usage overall.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The Grand Pioneer is projected to achieve annual fuel and emissions reductions of between 10 and 12 percent on average.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The league and teams will need to generate new revenue to justify the richer multiples, particularly as teams deal with reductions in local TV rights fees.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to a high-uncertainty environment (driven in part by an unpredictable trade policy, sharp reductions in immigration, and a steep pullback in federal spending), the rise of AI and other technological advances are factoring in to businesses’ hiring plans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
But given the mandatory early retirements, furloughs, and reductions in force that much of the government saw earlier this year, FEMA, along with other agencies, are already operating at an extremely limited capacity.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
At the September meeting, Collins and her fellow officials narrowly indicated the probability of two more rate reductions this year, and that has been reflected in market pricing.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The company also announced further reductions in non-retail headcount and expenses, which include eliminating approximately 900 current non-retail partner roles and closing many open positions.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Namely, that’s through drastic reductions to SNAP food assistance benefits, which are used at more than double the rate in the 37208 ZIP code compared to the city’s usage overall.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
Noun
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However, states don't offer tax deductions for contributions made to taxable brokerage accounts.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Your ability to claim some deductions, like medical expenses, depends a great deal on your AGI.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Alfa Romeo posted decreases, though the company noted positive trends taking place in the Dodge and Ram lineup.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings have all seen significant decreases in the past year.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other penalties include fines up to $1000 or demotions.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some of the agents had been reassigned earlier this year, in what were widely seen as demotions, The Washington Post reported.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Shop this weekend's most popular Amazon discounts, grab a best-selling wine Advent calendar that everyone loves and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Best Travel Accessory and Tech Deals Prime Big Deal Days has early discounts on travel accessories, like the Fiogiko Memory Foam Travel Pillow, and Travel Inspira Portable Luggage Scale that’s only $10.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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General Motors fell 3% despite EV sales doubling from 2024, Ford rose 2% and Stellantis surged 14% as sales rose after eight quarters of declines.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the leadup to the deadline to fund the government this week, the White House directed agencies to prepare for mass firings in the event that Congress couldn’t reach a deal, rather than furloughing those not deemed essential as in past shutdowns.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Of the 55 firings, 18 resulted in the school finding itself in the AP Poll sometime in the following season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Interior Department, for instance, told employees to take home their phones and laptops to keep an eye out of dismissals.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Finances could bear the early dismissals, too.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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