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

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

While Levine Cava’s reductions on late-night routes survived intact in the budget, commissioners agreed to take up the issue again this fall before the cuts took effect this spring. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

According to Castillo, the two projections illustrate how the timing and pace of implementing the reductions could affect the district’s ability to maintain enough cash to meet its payroll and other financial obligations throughout the year. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Bolsa Familia was the subject of thousands of academic studies in Brazil and abroad, which reported significant reductions in poverty, inequality and infant mortality. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

According to Broward schools, failure of the referendum would result in the loss of about $358 million each year, creating additional financial challenges as the district already faces budget reductions. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

In Phase 1 trials, ENV-308 was well tolerated, showed rapid reductions in leptin levels, and prevented weight regain in animal studies. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026

And on the opposite side of the same coin, the solutions to inflation – spending reductions and higher taxes – are massively unpopular and could hurt the economy in the short run. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

The company said it was disappointed in the result and will evaluate the program to develop the drug, as well as implement significant cost reductions. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026