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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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
As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Maximizing your deductions The following are some of the newer available deduction and credit options available to you that are applicable to your 2025 tax return.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Any one of these events can alter your income, your deductions, or both.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
New tax rules and deductions could lower your tax bill or even boost your tax refund.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Like Sherlock Holmes or Benoit Blanc, Grace relies on reasoning to uncover the truth — only, in his case, billions of lives depend on his deductions.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers claiming new deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay and car loan interest are receiving refund increases of $775, on average, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said at a congressional hearing on March 4.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The first is a new, lower cap on the overall deductions that the wealthiest people can claim.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Maximizing your deductions The following are some of the newer available deduction and credit options available to you that are applicable to your 2025 tax return.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Any one of these events can alter your income, your deductions, or both.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
New tax rules and deductions could lower your tax bill or even boost your tax refund.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Like Sherlock Holmes or Benoit Blanc, Grace relies on reasoning to uncover the truth — only, in his case, billions of lives depend on his deductions.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Taxpayers claiming new deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay and car loan interest are receiving refund increases of $775, on average, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said at a congressional hearing on March 4.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The first is a new, lower cap on the overall deductions that the wealthiest people can claim.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dell said in its 10-K that fiscal 2026 headcount reductions stemmed from employee reorganizations, limits on external hiring, and other cost-alignment measures tied to its business modernization efforts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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And at 27-22, the Warriors were already in need of additions, not subtractions, for a real chance at a deep playoff run.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The factors considered when assigning the grade for future outlook were potential new voices/subtractions in the front office and coaching staff, cap space to work with this offseason and draft picks available in 2026 and 2027.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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From Amazon Big Spring deals our readers love and discounts on top outdoor tools and lawn equipment at The Home Depot to tech deals at Best Buy and rare spring savings on Bluetti power stations, here's what to shop right now.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our deals page has tons of tech discounts for you!—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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