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

Paul Barnkow, Arvada I’m reading with interest the articles regarding the water restrictions imposed by Denver Water and that the restrictions aren’t generating the reductions requested. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Sodium-ion chemistry also performs well in cold weather, where conventional lithium-ion batteries often experience noticeable reductions in charging speed and driving range. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

OpenAI says improvements in system efficiency made the reductions possible. — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

That mission has become increasingly significant following substantial funding reductions over the past year. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

That came after two successive reductions in power output in two reactors over the previous two days. — Justin Spike, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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

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