1
as in ignoring
to dismiss as of little importance
even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film
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as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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Recent Examples of discounting
Amazon is discounting all kinds of stuff right now for its Big Spring Sale (check out our Deals page for the best buys).
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Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The school wanted to win, and Wade – with his seven NCAA tournament berths in eight seasons (discounting the Covid-19 season) offered the school the most direct route back to relevance.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale makeup deals Speaking of makeup, Amazon is discounting everything from drugstore cult faves to luxury beauty.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts is making a major play for Gen Z skiers and snowboarders, discounting 2026-27 Epic Passes for them at 20% below the price of full adult season passes.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The company laid off staff, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands, sources said at the time.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
These biases—many of which persist today—quietly narrowed the genre, pre-emptively discounting many travelers and their stories.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The analyst asked why the customer thought discounting across the board would work.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
The analyst believes that investors are discounting the company’s defensive moat on a backdrop of artificial intelligence fears.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
The school wanted to win, and Wade – with his seven NCAA tournament berths in eight seasons (discounting the Covid-19 season) offered the school the most direct route back to relevance.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale makeup deals Speaking of makeup, Amazon is discounting everything from drugstore cult faves to luxury beauty.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts is making a major play for Gen Z skiers and snowboarders, discounting 2026-27 Epic Passes for them at 20% below the price of full adult season passes.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The company laid off staff, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands, sources said at the time.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
These biases—many of which persist today—quietly narrowed the genre, pre-emptively discounting many travelers and their stories.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The analyst asked why the customer thought discounting across the board would work.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
The analyst believes that investors are discounting the company’s defensive moat on a backdrop of artificial intelligence fears.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here’s the thing — ignoring your gutters is one of the fastest ways to turn a free weekend project into a budget-wrecking emergency repair.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota public universities can continue to offer in-state tuition and scholarships to some immigrants in the country without legal status, a federal judge ruled on Friday, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice last summer that attempted to halt the programs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While widely dismissing the appeal, the Court also referred preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding certain aspects of the obligation mechanism, leaving the legal debate open.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house on my night.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The plan also is aimed at minimizing its impact on the neighborhood.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's the genteel couple who've been coming annually for a decade, always requesting the same suite overlooking the gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Indeed, the need for RTGs was laid bare by Curiosity and Perseverance's predecessors, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which were purely solar powered but suffered from diminishing power as Martian dust covered their solar arrays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Smith, the leading kratom researcher, has said the emphasis on semisynthetic 7-OH is odd because there is no evidence justifying it, and because the natural kratom alkaloid mitragynine still converts to 7-OH during manufacturing and in the body.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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For CFOs, the challenge is justifying AI spending before returns are visible.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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