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 Google’s research suggests that SpaceX’s fully reusable Starship rocket could require approximately 1,800 flights to achieve significant cost reductions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 But this year, OVS slashed its funding, forcing service reductions and uncertainty while barring the program from using grant money to help survivors across county lines. — Connie Neal, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 That would essentially wipe out 15 years of greenhouse gas reductions. — Justine Calma, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 Lilly had argued that volume would offset the price reductions, and that has proven to be correct. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026 In the trial, participants experienced reductions in several cardiovascular risk factors, including systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, systemic inflammation and neck circumference. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 In the study, consuming 65 grams (g) of pumpkin seeds for three days led to significant reductions in post-meal blood sugar levels. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2026 As companies have used AI to justify headcount reductions, Costco's CEO said the technology will make the jobs of his workers' easier. — Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 The process typically is a precursor to involuntary staff reductions. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
  1. deductions
  2. decreases
  3. demotions
  4. discounts
  5. declines
  6. firings
  7. dents
  8. dismissals
Noun
  • Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating claims that Bolsonaro used a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Brazil’s Supreme Court is investigating Bolsonaro for allegedly using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens.
    — Daniel Kozin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of deductions
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  • Even with efforts to provide additional access to harm-reduction protections, escalating criminal penalties have not produced the treatment gains or decreases in overdose deaths in Colorado that proponents promised.
    — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When evidence is incomplete or when confidence decreases and risk increases, autonomy should be reduced and the human boundary tightened.
    — Asaf Wiener, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 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
  • Today’s Amazon Deals of the Day feature epic discounts on gear that'll feed your retail therapy, without the heavy price tag.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For a city home assessed at $100,000, that comes to about $2,731 a year before any exemptions or discounts.
    — Elizabeth Jane Beckett-Camarata, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of discounts
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  • In another set of studies, adults who made more frequent and extreme upward comparisons reported an immediate decline in self-evaluation and cumulative declines in self-esteem and life satisfaction over a browsing session.
    — Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Negative divergences alone don't necessarily lead to immediate declines.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of declines
Noun
  • The Netflix layoffs included other high-profile firings, like head of film Dan Lin, though his exit had been rumored for some time.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday's lawsuit cites public comments made by top Justice Department officials and the president directed toward the plaintiffs as evidence the firings were motivated by political animus.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of firings
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  • Front and rear bumpers can be easily detached from bodywork to allow cheap replacement after low-speed dents.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Companies like Flock allow users to conduct searches based on characteristics like vehicle make, model and color, as well as other distinctive vehicle features like dents and stickers.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • The dismissals at the USPSTF follow a Supreme Court decision in 2025 stating that the secretary of HHS can remove members at will.
    — C. Joseph Ross Daval, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
  • All five students sought to appeal their dismissals but say that the university blocked access to their education records, which the students allege is a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
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