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

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2
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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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

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Recent Examples of reductions The district has struggled financially for years before the latest reductions. — Velvet Wu july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Hefty stockpiles among major consumers, alongside reductions in demand, have so far kept oil prices from careering out of control. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Kroger has responded by lowering prices on thousands of everyday staples, simplifying promotions, and testing broader price reductions as shoppers increasingly favor predictable everyday value over complicated coupon programs. — Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Many of the reductions were a direct result of the group’s $3 billion NFL Network deal, according to a memo sent to staff. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 The state anticipates more staff reductions next year due to additional cuts to federal grants next year. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 July 2026 The overarching goal appears to be not just going after progressive groups, but ensuring reductions in civil legal aid per se. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 Macadamia Nuts In a small study involving 35 individuals with abdominal fat, those who consumed 15% of their daily calories from macadamia nuts experienced reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (apoB). — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026 Realtors across the region say crime fears continue to plague economic activity downtown, even with the city reaching historic lows in homicides last year and seeing crime reductions across the board since 2024. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
  1. deductions
  2. decreases
  3. demotions
  4. discounts
  5. declines
  6. firings
  7. dents
  8. dismissals
Noun
  • High-income taxpayers often spend considerable energy searching for additional deductions while overlooking the much larger impact of structural planning.
    — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of deductions
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  • The services economy, more efficient technology, work-from-home policies and strong fiscal stimulus from tax decreases have enabled us to weather short-term oil spikes.
    — Dryden Pence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • However, gasoline and fuel oil both saw decreases of more than 9% in June.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The new competitive model emphasizes promotions and demotions, with a goal of winning over more fans.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of demotions
Noun
  • Many of her events cost $15 or less, and Torres offers discounts or other financial support for women who want to attend but don’t have the financial means to.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Millions of agents will fight for the same rooms, flights, and discounts.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of discounts
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  • The purpose of a retirement war chest, according to Cave, isn't to shed equities or eliminate market declines.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026
  • More than half of states saw declines in measles vaccinations compared with the year before, the CDC said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of declines
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  • Pelley was shown the door with cause after confronting management over the firings at a June 1 meeting.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • The cuts include some firings, but mostly sending intelligence officials from other agencies who have been assigned to work at ODNI, such as the CIA, back to their primary jobs, according to The Washington Post.
    — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of firings
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  • Look Look for a firm watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Cars have destroyed one-third of the roughly 70 planters the city installed back in 2020 and marred the survivors with chips, scratches and dents.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Women are increasingly leveraging AI tools like Claude to navigate their healthcare, seeking control and addressing historical dismissals within the medical system.
    — Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But there are also several reasons to suggest he simply couldn’t be trusted to lead the red-ball side — from his off-field antics in New Zealand last winter, to his penchant for daft dismissals at crucial moments in games.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 July 2026
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