subtract (from)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtract (from)
  1. cut down
  2. reduce
  3. modify
  4. decrease
  5. moderate
  6. diminish
  7. lessen
  8. slash
Verb
  • Serve Finger Foods Serve foods like tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and sliders to automatically cut down on cutlery.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This cuts down travel times as well as reduces fuel usage, saving further costs.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of cut down
Verb
  • Create strong systems that don’t need you in charge, and protect your energy with habits and routines that reduce decision fatigue.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Subscribe to hear this story A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process.
    Alex Garner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • Like Stonehenge, archaeologists believe the structures were further modified during the Bronze Age, as Kirstie McCrum writes for Devon Live.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Not only are less experienced chefs likely to attempt the dish, others may ruin it by adding extra ingredients or otherwise modifying Younger’s concept.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of modify
Verb
  • Fifty-two percent of companies found that implementing AI decreased their supply chain management costs—and for 41%, a decrease of over 10%.
    Bobby Marhamat, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Favorable weather contributed to the decline in milk prices, with the cost of whole milk decreasing by more than 14 percent.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • Shahidi had also moderated a conversation with Palmer for a recent book event at Harvard University.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • Its leadership has been decimated, and its operational capabilities have been diminished to an extent that seemed unthinkable a year ago.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • First-round receiver Xavier Worthy is not quite ready to be a No. 1 target, and while tight end Travis Kelce and wideout DeAndre Hopkins are reliable, they are diminished at their age.
    C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Even though the goal isn’t necessarily to lessen specific symptoms, that sometimes happens, Myrick says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Some research has found that capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy peppers, may help lessen symptoms of coughing.8 6.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of lessen
Verb
  • Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have laid out plans to slash government spending with the new department including mass firings of federal workers.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The takeaway is clear: AI is a powerful productivity tool with the potential to slash workloads in half, but only with a solid game plan.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of slash
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