SUBTRACT (FROM) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

subtract (from)

verb

Definition of subtract (from)

as in to cut down

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of reduce

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That can lead them to feel pressure to build new roads, modify their land-use ordinances and approve requests from companies wishing to build within their boundaries.

— Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026
There’s also a distinction between the impact of blocking the transaction altogether and only modifying the merger as part of a settlement, and that’s where things could get interesting.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Definition of modify

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Not just the buildings but also the grounds are considered sacred, so remove hats and sunglasses, moderate your volume, don’t take photos of ceremonies unless given express permission, and certainly don’t do gymnastics off the torii gates.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The data show continued but moderated hiring following the stronger 172,000 job gains trecorded last month.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of moderate

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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of diminish

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Data and experts suggest even modest changes, far from prohibiting alcohol or even significantly restricting access, could lessen the burden of death and disease.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
Take steps to lessen the potential impact on the victims of error—human and nonhuman.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of lessen

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And with a handful of film distributors siphoning a greater portion of box office revenue, the states argue that theaters will likely be forced to raise ticket prices and slash investments for larger screens, luxury seating and concessions.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Warner dramatically reduced its own debt after slashing budgets, but is still tens of billions of dollars in the red, which helped set the stage for Paramount's unsolicited bid.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of slash

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Saving journalism — not newspapers The challenge only grew during his years leading The Charlotte Observer, where Thames helped steer the newsroom through an era of shrinking staffs, a changing business model and rapidly changing reader habits.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Nevertheless, the claustrophobic framing shrinks an epic voyage into small-screen content made solely for a bored child to hold right up to their nose.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of shrink

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