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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
Tedora Brown of Palos Park believes property tax reductions will help.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The training reductions come as ICE plans to add more than 4,000 new enforcement officers in the current fiscal year.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
While the schools went through staff reductions, program cuts and enrollment losses, the stakes are highest for students.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The court’s remedy for desegregation was to improve academic success, and the court ordered reductions in class sizes, summer school programs, tutoring, magnet schools and capital improvements.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
At that meeting, Vice Chair James Craig proposed a resolution to remove the practitioners from the budget reductions, which was supported by four other board members.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement After the Obama Administration first set the standard, the Supreme Court struck it down, saying that the EPA did not properly consider the costs of emissions reductions to the power plants.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The training reductions come as ICE plans to add more than 4,000 new enforcement officers in the current fiscal year.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
While the schools went through staff reductions, program cuts and enrollment losses, the stakes are highest for students.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The court’s remedy for desegregation was to improve academic success, and the court ordered reductions in class sizes, summer school programs, tutoring, magnet schools and capital improvements.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
At that meeting, Vice Chair James Craig proposed a resolution to remove the practitioners from the budget reductions, which was supported by four other board members.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement After the Obama Administration first set the standard, the Supreme Court struck it down, saying that the EPA did not properly consider the costs of emissions reductions to the power plants.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite funding reductions, international producers remain keen to shoot in the country, Keidies says.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the social media company tax, the governor’s plan also estimated raising $120 million from taxing table games and electronic gambling devices at casinos at the same rates, and $269 million from extending a cap on corporate tax deductions for operating losses.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Among those proposed earlier this month are reductions in discretionary spending, elimination or reduction of nonessential expenses, cuts in nonessential travel, consolidation of duplicative resources, decreases in department spending and staff streamlining to align with current enrollment needs.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the wider region, amusement parks like Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, are preparing for the season with discounts and special promotions.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Major software stocks like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce have seen significant declines from their recent highs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Regional campuses have borne the brunt of declines.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some of that information isn’t available to the public — firings and other disciplinary actions by employers, for instance, are confidential.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Supreme Court ruling comes despite a series of short-term wins on the court’s emergency docket that have allowed Trump to push ahead with extraordinary flexes of executive power on issues ranging from high-profile firings to major federal funding cuts.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beater bars can be too harsh for wood flooring and cause surface scratches, while some vacuum wheels can cause dents due to their weight.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Court records show the office has been operating in crisis mode, bringing in prosecutors from other states, asking judges to delay hearings, and trying to make some cases go away through dismissals and plea agreements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Stalcup said of the dismissals.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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