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

Their talks also covered tariff reductions and an extension of trade arrangements reached last October. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Part of that plan has included reductions in administrative and support staffing. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Mortality reductions are typically measured over the long term. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Research consistently shows that people who quit smoking experience reductions in anxiety, depression and stress, along with improvements in mood and overall quality of life over time. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Ecobee says that just hooking this unit up can deliver up to 26% per year reductions on heating and cooling costs, which will pay for itself quickly. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The reductions eliminated entire offices that drafted policy and regulations and hit the project managers who keep reviews on schedule and the teams that support inspectors. — Scott Gottlieb, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Traditionally large donors such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan and Canada have also announced massive reductions, reallocating funds to defense and other domestic priorities. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

However, the announcement does not provide quantified figures for cost savings, production-time reductions or improvements in battery performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026