SUBTRACTED (FROM) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

subtracted (from)

verb

past tense of subtract (from)

as in cut down

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If the war does indeed come to an end and oil keeps falling, Warsh might get breathing room for rate cuts down the line.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Courtesy of the Abu Haikal family Haikal said his family’s own homes have been targeted in settler attacks, including having stones thrown at their home, their crops destroyed, trees cut down and property stolen.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 16 June 2026

Definition of cut down

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But Lamont notes that the public benefits charges have been sharply reduced since May as many residents now see a credit on their bills because the public benefits charges have been temporarily eliminated.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
An October 2025 ceasefire reduced the intensity of the fighting, but Israel has continued to carry out strikes, killing at least 1,375 people since the agreement went into effect, according to local health officials.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of reduced

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Adult admission decreased by a few dollars, and children’s tickets are now $10 every day, all day.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
The likelihood that a domestic violence suspect will face prosecution has decreased in the past several years.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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This feature was modified from its original version on September 18, 2026.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026
The Luna Cottage is based on a 20-ft (6-m)-long shipping container, but it has been heavily modified with a door and windows, plus given a uniform coat of paint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of modified

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Some medications need to be tapered gradually, and there are serious risks of stopping them suddenly.

— Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Like her J’amemme dress, the actress’ Prabal Gurung top, which came in rich shades of blue and red, featured a short front that framed her baby bump, while the back tapered out to the floor, similar to a cape.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of tapered

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Budget proposals for the past two years have slashed NASA’s science funding, and some of the nation’s best and brightest minds have now left the space agency because of uncertainty about their role in its future.

— Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Those tariffs were slashed in May 2025 after trade negotiators in Switzerland struck a temporary deal, which was extended in mid-August.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of slashed

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Scientific priorities evolve, platforms are discontinued, and departments that were expanding one year may be downsized the next, not because the people failed, but because business priorities changed.

— Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The new team’s work was already visible during a visit to the New York City flagship on Madison Avenue, which had been downsized several years ago and now has around 15,000 square feet of selling space.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of downsized

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