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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
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.
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Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Those cuts would follow National Park Service staff reductions totaling nearly a quarter of the agency’s workforce in 2025 after Trump returned to the White House, according to data compiled by the National Parks Conservation Association.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Peretti said that the the digital company is planning significant changes under new management including cost reductions and, with the cash infusion, setting up BuzzFeed Studios to pursue vertical micro-dramas, animation, digital video and feature films.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
While 80% of those surveyed who have piloted an AI or autonomous technology have reported workforce reductions, the businesses cut jobs due to automation regardless of whether the technology was actually generating returns.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The budget the mayor proposed last month included cuts to several services, including $11 million from arts and culture and reductions to funding for parks, libraries and youth services.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Integrating these capabilities at the platform level can optimize operational effectiveness and contribute to crewing reductions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Jeane voiced concern that the analysis didn’t include reductions identified since the most recent budget was adopted in March.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 12 May 2026
And their representatives on Monday did not rule out coming back to the city to ask for additional reductions as the work advances.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Those cuts would follow National Park Service staff reductions totaling nearly a quarter of the agency’s workforce in 2025 after Trump returned to the White House, according to data compiled by the National Parks Conservation Association.
—Garrett Downs,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Peretti said that the the digital company is planning significant changes under new management including cost reductions and, with the cash infusion, setting up BuzzFeed Studios to pursue vertical micro-dramas, animation, digital video and feature films.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
While 80% of those surveyed who have piloted an AI or autonomous technology have reported workforce reductions, the businesses cut jobs due to automation regardless of whether the technology was actually generating returns.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The budget the mayor proposed last month included cuts to several services, including $11 million from arts and culture and reductions to funding for parks, libraries and youth services.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Integrating these capabilities at the platform level can optimize operational effectiveness and contribute to crewing reductions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Jeane voiced concern that the analysis didn’t include reductions identified since the most recent budget was adopted in March.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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Trim or eliminate tariffs, protect our veterans and disabled people’s finances and security, increase Social Security to reflect higher prices, more tax deductions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Employee paycheck information is available in detail by category, such as deductions, hours, earnings, and taxes, or in summary.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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After two years of aggressive decreases in auto theft rates, every tool needs to be used to return to that trend.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Carroll Rivas added that decreases of nonviolent incidents in the audit appear in part attributed to fewer in-person events, leaflet or flyer distributions or other gatherings, particularly among white nationalists and neo-Nazis.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 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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Learn more about each option (and their free trials and new subscriber discounts) below.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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Organizers are offering major discounts, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Research from Education Next shows the declines are not only in older grades, but also in pre-K and kindergarten.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The data also show a more recent turnaround, with declines in such crime and improved clearance rates.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Resignations, firings and transfers reduced the 36-person section to two.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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And after overseeing one of the most chaotic seasons in franchise history, following prior actions in the front office that included the dismissals of Kyle Dubas and then Brendan Shanahan, Pelley and an ownership group in transition haven’t earned the benefit of the doubt.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The policy targeted former party members, particularly those in senior positions under the previous government, and led to large-scale dismissals across the public sector, including the military, education and civil service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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