Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracting (from)
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026 -
But the practical effect also meant that the entire second floor of the hotel was turned over to the pope, reducing its capacity for paying guests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Later that month, a scan showed her tumors were decreasing in size.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The understanding of safety features enables people to live their daily lives with assurance while decreasing their anxiety about arriving late or departing early.—
Daniel Fusch,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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But after months of driving and testing, the conclusions felt broadly applicable to anyone modifying a midsize or half-ton truck.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The council also amended the ordinance’s reporting requirements, modifying them from one annual report to semiannual reports, with an initial report covering January through December 2025 due by the end of the fiscal year.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps summing up her Survivor experience to a T, Wendy Jo got lost walking out of Tribal Council after having her torch snuffed.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Well, summing up Tyreek’s time with the Dolphins, similar to as summing up Tyreek, is complicated.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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By tapering the metal base, the setting reduces visible metal and allows more light to reach the stone.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Over time, your appliance builds up with minerals from hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, diminishing its ability to effectively clean your items.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The drumbeat for the diminishing prospects of the first-run syndication business has been growing louder over the past few years amid a shrinking marketplace.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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After all, downsizing your liquids is one of the easiest ways to commit to carry-on life.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Hilton, a GOP candidate for governor and former Fox News host, outlined a plan to lower California gas prices to $3 per gallon by slashing regulations including the low-carbon fuel standard, the rule that requires cleaner-burning gas in order to reduce tailpipe emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Subtracting (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracting%20%28from%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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