1
as in deduction
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
While security conditions have improved due to a reduction in conflict, the Taliban's hardline governance continues to deter many visitors.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
And even after the reduction in classes, Gutierrez said the center would still have a deficit.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Policymakers must continuously evaluate whether these workforce reductions align with broader strategic priorities or ultimately compromise service delivery.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
And Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly planning to use AI to evaluate cost reductions, according to The New York Times, Wired and 404Media following thousands of layoffs across the federal government.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
And even after the reduction in classes, Gutierrez said the center would still have a deficit.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Policymakers must continuously evaluate whether these workforce reductions align with broader strategic priorities or ultimately compromise service delivery.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
And Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly planning to use AI to evaluate cost reductions, according to The New York Times, Wired and 404Media following thousands of layoffs across the federal government.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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However, other ways exist to deduct some expenses that qualify for a meal and entertainment tax deduction. 2024 Meals and Entertainment Allowable Tax Deductions The meals and entertainment tax deduction rules are the same for tax years 2023 and 2024.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Charitable contributions are only one part of the big picture of Schedule A deductions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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In addition to a drop in homicides, Durham saw a 24% decrease in shooting incidents from 2023 to 2024 — though the number of people shot increased 6.8%, according to Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some will still see that number as low — combined with a decrease in points-per-game overall — and think that Danford isn’t evolving.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the stores contacted by USA TODAY, base discounts ranged between 10 and 20%, with some Christmas items seeing discounts as high as 75%.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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An online fashion boutique might unveil a new collection live and share a discount code valid for the session to boost engagement and prompt immediate action.—
Florence Chikezie,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Why Leaders Are Resigning: The Three Critical Factors Erosion Of Trust in Leadership The report shows that only 29% of employees trust their immediate managers—a dramatic decline.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Democratic leaders called out the firings as a direct attempt to politicize the military.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The abrupt firings have roiled the government and outraged critics who say workers in areas including nuclear security, forest fire prevention and bird flu response have been culled without warning.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Now, tariff threats look to be putting a dent in the economic outlook of consumers and businesses.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Seven cans of tomatoes had large dents, some in the mid-seam of the cans. Utensils and other kitchenware were stored in a cabinet with the facility’s breaker box.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, resigned in refusal to carry out the Justice Department’s directive to file the dismissal.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Houston Chronicle reported that NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston has informed employees still in their probationary period to prepare for dismissal.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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