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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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
While a dollar or two may not seem dramatic at first glance, these kinds of reductions can add up quickly for Costco members who regularly purchase staple items, and that is a win worth celebrating.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 June 2026
This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
—Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Headcount reductions, operational pullbacks and deferred initiatives, all framed as discipline.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The company said about half of its policyholders are expected to see reductions in their six-month auto premiums in 2026.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The leadership team aimed to protect the product roadmap and innovation capacity, while directing most reductions to G&A, sales and marketing, and corporate functions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 June 2026
This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.
—Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Challenges included rising costs, a lack of workers, significant reductions in insurance coverage and interruptions in the global supply chain.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Headcount reductions, operational pullbacks and deferred initiatives, all framed as discipline.
—Richard Polgar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
To save money, among the many reductions, the budget deferred for two years the opening of a new police training center to save $778,000 and eliminated 85 city positions, the majority of which are currently vacant.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The company said about half of its policyholders are expected to see reductions in their six-month auto premiums in 2026.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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Getting statutory deductions right from day one, managing employment contracts and keeping up to code with labor law changes across jurisdictions will require meaningfully different frameworks.—
Alex Daruty,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But Miller noted that the Bluebook's footnote does not mention charitable deductions for trusts and estates.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Following significant reforms in 2022 and 2023, 18 new carriers have entered the market, and dozens have filed for rate decreases, some by double digits.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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At the Ada County budget presentation, Koberg reminded people that even as river flow decreases, officials will be waiting on warmer temperatures and debris mitigation before the float season is underway.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1.—
Katie Servas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Well, these funds are trading at discounts as large as 32% off their book values.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Amazon is also rolling out tons of discounts on customer-favorite products like Casper’s fluffy, lofty down alternative pillows and the Instant Pot Duo, which offers seven different cooking functions.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The trio also acknowledged how demoralizing and disheartening the recent spate of firings, and the lack of explanation for them, has been.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.—
Candice Johnson,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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In addition to the two smaller punctures, there were also dents and creases.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Ideal for dressers, doors, desks, and even hardwood floors, the kit includes six markers for surface-level touchups in shades like cherry, walnut, and mahogany, plus six wax sticks to fill deeper dents and gouges.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Following the hiring of executive producer Nick Bilton May 28, the stalwart newsmagazine has seen a wave of dismissals — among them, correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, as well as executive editor Draggan Mihailovich.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Ivan Juric failed, even as a Gasperini disciple, to provide continuity and struggled for credibility after his dismissals from Roma and Southampton last season.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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