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
Last quarter, gas subtracted two tenths of a point.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Obviously, new players have been added and some subtracted, but what should give fans confidence that this year’s defense will significantly improve?
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Then, certain deductions (but not all deductions) for AGI from Form 1 that accompanies Form 1040 are subtracted.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The headlines now will emphasize his 30-day jail sentence, that his own consequences have subtracted his ability to select a date.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The two resulting signals are subtracted from each other to deliver the pure EPR signal—no speed-limiting feedback loop needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Gig workers who find customers through online platforms usually receive a Form 1099-K from those companies, which shows the total amount charged to all customers – including tips – before the platform company’s fee is subtracted.
—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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Obviously, new players have been added and some subtracted, but what should give fans confidence that this year’s defense will significantly improve?
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Then, certain deductions (but not all deductions) for AGI from Form 1 that accompanies Form 1040 are subtracted.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The headlines now will emphasize his 30-day jail sentence, that his own consequences have subtracted his ability to select a date.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The two resulting signals are subtracted from each other to deliver the pure EPR signal—no speed-limiting feedback loop needed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Demerits are subtracted from a starting score of 100, which is considered perfect.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Gig workers who find customers through online platforms usually receive a Form 1099-K from those companies, which shows the total amount charged to all customers – including tips – before the platform company’s fee is subtracted.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracted
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In many states, your employer can charge a small administrative fee for the cost of processing each garnishment, which is deducted from your pay.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In some cases, up to 80% of an incarcerated person’s wages are deducted.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Subtracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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