Synonyms of subtractions

subtractions

noun

plural of subtraction

as in deductions

the act or an instance of taking away from a total

the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deductions
• reductions
• drops
• declines
• discounts
• rebates
• losses
• diminutions
• decrements
• cutbacks
• givebacks
• shrinkages
• detractions
• abatements
• kickbacks
• falls
• curtailments
• cuts
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• accessions
• increases
• gains
• increments
• enlargements
• raises
• rises
• accumulations
• boosts
• supplements
• accretions
• accruals
• appendixes
• addenda
• augmentations
• supplementations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subtractions

But his presence is even more important after the Ducks made so many subtractions on the back end, losing three of last year’s veterans plus Zellweger. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026

And on and on, additions, subtractions. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

What many people don’t realize is that the academic subject of mathematics is not about doing quick sums and subtractions in your head. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026

It’s now owned by Bacardi, and the lineup has seen some additions and subtractions over the past few years. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026

Those three subtractions from the Texas roster happened over the first three days of the portal's 15-day window. — Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026

And at 27-22, the Warriors were already in need of additions, not subtractions, for a real chance at a deep playoff run. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026

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