subtracted (from)

past tense of subtract (from)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracted (from)
Verb
  • At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week.
    The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • For a family of three, the benefit would be reduced by $275.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Silver There was a time when owning silver was a rite of passage and, while its panache has decreased in recent year, there's still inherent value in this precious metal.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased joint mobility.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Voclosporin is chemically similar to cyclosporine but has been modified to exhibit more predictable pharmacokinetics, resulting in steadier blood levels and fewer dose adjustments.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • None of the content files in Common Crawl’s archives appears to have been modified since 2016, suggesting that no content has been removed in at least nine years.
    Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Gomez opted for her signature long almond nail shape, tapered ever-so-slightly to keep them feeling both elegant and polished.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The slouchy button-front cardigan pairs effortlessly with the matching straight-leg pants tapered at the ankle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.
    Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Under new China chief Molly Liu, the chain has also expanded its drinks menu to include more sugar-free options and teas catering to local tastes, slashed prices on a slew of beverages and upped its options for customizing orders.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Global climate policies and rapid advancements in clean energy technology and energy efficiency have slashed that forecast.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The company was downsized 50% in one year in what was considered the largest upheaval in corporate history.
    Arianna Huffington, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Some organizations have downsized their senior teams with a view to becoming more agile, responsive and better aligned.
    Sarah Abbott, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • That lessened the attention — and pressure — on lawmakers to negotiate a way to reopen the government.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
  • While most thought this would be a devastating blow to the Buccaneers' offense, the impact of his absence has been lessened due to the great play of rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who ranks inside the top five in receiving yards through six weeks.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Subtracted (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracted%20%28from%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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