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

Offseason additions and subtractions To reset the culture and offensive structure, Atlanta made a splash by bringing in former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Even when signings worked out, they were often followed by subtractions elsewhere. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 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