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

In northwest suburban Northlake, the average homeowner would save more than $2,000 on their annual tax bill — a difference of almost 30% — if local data centers did not receive valuation reductions and incentives, according to the analysis. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Historically, organizations have achieved dramatic cost reductions through outsourcing, labor arbitrage, and operating model redesign. — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Income-eligible residents could quality for reductions of up to 80% and the city would offer payment plans for as low as $25 a month. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The price reductions are part of Walmart's strategy to attract shoppers as higher fuel prices from the Iran war put pressure on its customer base. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

In the past quarter century, low snowpack and reductions in the amount of snow that converts to surface water have meant that flows can’t keep up with demand. — Sarah Porter, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

In addition to closures planned for late Friday through early Monday, Aug, 21-24, drivers on the southbound 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass will face extended lane reductions over a weekend in September. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

In 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee cut three times during the latter part of the year, following up on three reductions the prior year. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Eligibility crisis Defense officials have long warned that America's obesity epidemic is a national security problem, shrinking the pool of young people eligible to serve -- which has translated to reductions in recruitment. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026