subtracts

present tense third-person singular of subtract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracts
Verb
  • Once federal student aid is approved, the Department of Education disburses the money to the school, which deducts the tuition costs and forwards the remaining balance to the student to cover living expenses.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The county already deducts 2% from eligible contracts to fund its procurement operations.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Cold water reduces those problems for all your clothes and linens, giving them a longer lifespan.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Subtracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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