subtracting (from)

Definition of subtracting (from)next
present participle of subtract (from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracting (from)
Verb
  • Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while reducing the inputs needed for lawn maintenance.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • That means potentially shutting down or reducing ice time for some of its biggest stars who are playing through nagging injuries.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Extortion is also a crime that worries authorities, although cases appear to be decreasing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • But an album rollout is costly and seeing an ever-decreasing return on investment.
    Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
  • These combine to diminish fine lines and spur collagen production, simultaneously depuffing and modifying the condition.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Well, summing up Tyreek’s time with the Dolphins, similar to as summing up Tyreek, is complicated.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.
    J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.
    Maddy Keyes, The Frontier, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After all, downsizing your liquids is one of the easiest ways to commit to carry-on life.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • West Side Books, a staple of Denver’s Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Crosby is out a minimum of four weeks because of a lower-body injury and Malkin served the second of a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin in the head.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That $67 ticket informed me that the airline was selling seats to fill planes and slashing staff and services to dangerous levels.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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