1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case
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Recent Examples of abatement
Hoyne, whose company works on around 300 abatement projects a year, said the rules around residential demolitions can be a confusing, gray area for contractors.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The board members voted unanimously to extend oversight of Hyperion through at least next August, instead of terminating the abatement order in January.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The agreement granted a property tax abatement for the development of a 51-room hotel with amenities.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The mismanagement of state water and fire abatement projects made matters worse, according to Bowles.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The board members voted unanimously to extend oversight of Hyperion through at least next August, instead of terminating the abatement order in January.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The agreement granted a property tax abatement for the development of a 51-room hotel with amenities.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The mismanagement of state water and fire abatement projects made matters worse, according to Bowles.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatement
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That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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As the political landscape shifts with a Trump-Musk administration, one of the most immediate and profound impacts will be a reduction in government waste.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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The former saw sales fall 4.6 percent, while the latter saw a decrease of 3 percent.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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His decision is a nudge toward a more rational death penalty and perhaps its eventual abolition.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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In Wide Sargasso Sea, Bertha is imagined as a girl originally named Antoinette, raised in Jamaica on a fallow sugar plantation after the abolition of British slavery.—
Ilana Masad,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
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About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 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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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
19 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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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
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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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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