subtract (from)

verb

Definition of subtract (from)next
as in to cut down

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  1. cut down
  2. reduce
  3. modify
  4. decrease
  5. moderate
  6. diminish
  7. lessen
  8. slash
Verb
  • If the war does indeed come to an end and oil keeps falling, Warsh might get breathing room for rate cuts down the line.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 June 2026
  • Courtesy of the Abu Haikal family Haikal said his family’s own homes have been targeted in settler attacks, including having stones thrown at their home, their crops destroyed, trees cut down and property stolen.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 16 June 2026
Definition of cut down
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  • The researchers also developed a technique that smoothly connects successive acoustic signals, reducing interruptions and unwanted noise as the sound-emitting location changes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Countries establish plans to reduce emissions, with the speed of reductions and ways to achieve them differing by country.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • How researchers tested model To examine this possibility, the team modified the established Kawano/NUC123 computer code, which simulates Big Bang nucleosynthesis.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Even just sitting upright set off the teen’s severe dizziness, so Hershberg modified a wheelchair to partially recline.
    — Nicole Clark, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of modify
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  • The inventory showed that in 2023, which is the most recent year for which data is available, emissions decreased from transportation and buildings, the state’s two largest emissions sectors.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Beck’s involvement or contribution to ownership are not expected to decrease in any way.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • Archin Yen, director and VFX supervisor at WWWIND Studio, moderated the session.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats have reacted to Miller's promotion as a sign that Trump is doubling down rather than moderating after the election.
    — Steven Frank, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • Except in the extreme, legislators are loath to devalue local autonomy while also prioritizing delivery of state aid to diminish local tax burdens.
    — David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • While rain chances will diminish, clouds will hang tough through much of the day, and northeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Fifteen states have passed legislation barring health care providers from reporting medical debt to credit rating agencies, which can lessen the damage to consumers' credit records.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • There is no specific treatment for congenital measles, but newborns can also receive immunoglobulin if they are born to a mother with measles which may help lessen the severity or risk of death from congenital measles, the CDC says.
    — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lessen
Verb
  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Catholic Church has criticized Milei’s austerity measures that have slashed social spending, and his embrace of artificial intelligence.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of slash
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