subtractions

plural of subtraction

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of subtractions Everything has fallen into place this offseason as the Nuggets prepare to hold their media day on Monday, starting with the subtractions. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 Now, last minute additions (and subtractions), especially with really large yachts like MAR are pretty common at this stage before the show. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The Philadelphia Phillies lost a second straight game to the New York Mets on Tuesday and that was preceded by some surprising roster subtractions. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtractions
Noun
  • The $85 million settlement fund will be distributed to qualified class members after deductions for fees, expenses and taxes.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • His spell also saw two points deductions for separate financial breaches and rumours of financial implosion prior to The Friedkin Group’s takeover last December.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Federal employees are entitled to back pay under a 2019 law, but agencies have been instructed to consider workforce reductions for unfunded programs that fall outside presidential priorities.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Just under a third expect headcount reductions, and 30% predict an increase of headcount within the next three years.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Subtractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtractions. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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