SUBTRACTING (FROM) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

subtracting (from)

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present participle of subtract (from)

as in cutting down

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The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of reducing

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But the population of mule deer has been steadily decreasing since the 1970s, leading some scientists to theorize that the newly resurgent wolves are relying on other prey, including beavers, rabbits and livestock, the 2021 report states.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
On Sunday, there is a 15% to 30% chance of rain, with the chances decreasing throughout the day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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Boeing developed the platform from the commercial 737 Next Generation airliner before extensively modifying it for military operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
In other worlds, the suit said the utilities agreed to operate in compliance with ISO orders, which at times included modifying or expanding their high voltage transmission systems.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

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This creates a rather different shape – a tower whose coil radius stays constant and uniform, rather than tapering into a mound.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
There was also some speculation on Tuesday that a pause in construction for a data center in Wyoming may be a signal that overall demand for AI capacity may be tapering.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 June 2026

Definition of tapering

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Expensive eye creams have long been considered the gold standard for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of diminishing

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Measure Wearability in Time When downsizing shoes, Kathleen Barnes, founder of Carrie Bradshaw Lied, recommends measuring a pair’s wearability in time.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
But an even bigger obstacle to downsizing is likely to be the entrenched power of school employee unions.

— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

Definition of downsizing

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Then Ferrari’s team reboots the underlying technology—centralizing server costs, cleaning up sprawling codebases—while slashing costs.

— Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Higgins said her solution is to speed up permitting by slashing red tape — both for these types of large, city projects and for home and business owners trying to install resilient upgrades.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

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