as in deducted
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
if you subtract 10 from 23, you get 13 you can subtract the time you spent daydreaming from your total homework time
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Recent Examples of subtracted
Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
This new deduction allows up to $25,000 in tip income to be subtracted from a worker’s taxable income during the 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 tax years.
—Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The total amount of money a business generates from selling its goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.
—Madeline Bilis, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Credits are subtracted directly from the taxpayer’s tax bill.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Additional ballots were added and subtracted Friday, but not enough to impact the outcomes of any races.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Jared Brooks Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office Brooks was given credit for 102 days served in jail prior to his sentencing, which will be subtracted from the eight year sentence handed down by Clear Creek County Judge Catherine Cheroutes.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, 65% of the amount of Social Security benefits received and included in federal AGI may be subtracted.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
This new deduction allows up to $25,000 in tip income to be subtracted from a worker’s taxable income during the 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 tax years.
—Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The total amount of money a business generates from selling its goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.
—Madeline Bilis, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Fely reached the 40-rep mark, but two were deemed not to have reached full extension and were subtracted from his total.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Credits are subtracted directly from the taxpayer’s tax bill.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Additional ballots were added and subtracted Friday, but not enough to impact the outcomes of any races.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Jared Brooks Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office Brooks was given credit for 102 days served in jail prior to his sentencing, which will be subtracted from the eight year sentence handed down by Clear Creek County Judge Catherine Cheroutes.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, 65% of the amount of Social Security benefits received and included in federal AGI may be subtracted.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracted
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While there are limits to prevent excessive withholding, certain debts — like child support or federal tax debt — can take priority and increase the total amount being deducted from your paycheck.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 25 million filers, for instance, deducted their overtime pay — averaging out to more than $3,100 per filer.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
27 Apr. 2026
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But since the war began, traffic has been reduced to a trickle, with just 154 vessels recorded crossing in the entire month of March, according to Kpler data.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Subtracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracted. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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