1
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtractions
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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3
as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deductions
Workers typically pay for their health insurance premiums through paycheck deductions.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The answer might lie in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the upcoming 2026 changes to tax deductions for donations to universities.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In Xinjiang, administrators logged people as high, medium, or low risk, often according to 100-point scores with deductions for factors like growing a beard, being 15 to 55 years old, or just being Uyghur.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Certain deductions are then applied, such as housing costs, child care and medical expenses for seniors or people with disabilities.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
When Gabriel gets his first paycheck, he’s mortified to see the tax and social security deductions.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Republicans are still debating what will be included in the bill, but the legislation will likely heavily tilt toward rate cuts and deductions for households, rather than big reductions for corporations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The answer might lie in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the upcoming 2026 changes to tax deductions for donations to universities.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In Xinjiang, administrators logged people as high, medium, or low risk, often according to 100-point scores with deductions for factors like growing a beard, being 15 to 55 years old, or just being Uyghur.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Certain deductions are then applied, such as housing costs, child care and medical expenses for seniors or people with disabilities.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
When Gabriel gets his first paycheck, he’s mortified to see the tax and social security deductions.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
The Premier League has previously punished Everton and Nottingham Forest with points deductions for breaching PSR.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Republicans are still debating what will be included in the bill, but the legislation will likely heavily tilt toward rate cuts and deductions for households, rather than big reductions for corporations.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Philadelphia Phillies lost a second straight game to the New York Mets on Tuesday and that was preceded by some surprising roster subtractions.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even better, several styles have early discounts.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Installation fees vary by plan, and pricing may reflect discounts for autopay or paperless billing.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Attorneys for the government have said the secretary's clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program are not subject to judicial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Despite the promise, researchers caution against early conclusions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Plus-size segment remains underserved by apparel market Mallorie Dunn, a professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of SmartGlamour, a clothing line that offers the smallest and largest sizes, worries about the apparel retail market rushing to conclusions.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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