as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in to ignore
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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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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as in cheap
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Recent Examples of discount
Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Whereas the extensions for Cabrera and Howard didn’t come at legitimate discounts from the open market, this one for Marte does.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The titanium alloy version that is slated to be priced at $169 is discounted to $79.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Those ties have been buoyed by discount Russian oil purchases from China and sanctions-hit Russia’s increasing reliance on Chinese consumer goods amid its economic isolation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Shoppers are expected to spend around $23.6 billion this year, compared with $22.4 billion estimated last year, the trade body's survey showed, with discount stores once again poised to be the top destination for Easter shopping.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Whereas the extensions for Cabrera and Howard didn’t come at legitimate discounts from the open market, this one for Marte does.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Combined, both devices are worth £158 ($203) and Samsung has also discounted last year’s flagship by £100 ($129).
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The titanium alloy version that is slated to be priced at $169 is discounted to $79.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Those ties have been buoyed by discount Russian oil purchases from China and sanctions-hit Russia’s increasing reliance on Chinese consumer goods amid its economic isolation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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Recognize The Risks Of A Trade War To Everyone The last major trade war of the 1930s was accompanied by a 60% reduction in global trade.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the underlying data from 2024 isn’t something to ignore.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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That is the inevitable outcome of policies that ignore economic realities.—
Chris Van Gorder,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some say the race was always going to be difficult to win due to inflation and criticism toward the party dismissing concerns about former President Joe Biden's age.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The letter asks Judge Walsh to dismiss the OCA’s lawsuit.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In Flacco and Pickett, the Browns have two veteran backups on cheap contracts signed only for 2025.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.—
Ryan Ellis,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fans have not forgiven him for trading a global superstar in the prime of his career.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Please forgive us for probably passing over your favorite race at the storied track.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For American families, this means relatively inexpensive toys could become luxuries.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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This adds to development costs and puts a damper on Thunderbolt adoption spreading to budget laptops and other inexpensive products.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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