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
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Locals will also be able to enjoy the resort with up to 15% discounts for Kansas and Missouri residents with a valid driver’s license and day passes to the pools, which cost $60 for adults and $20 for kids ages 4-12.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Annuals are often discounted in midsummer, perennials and woodies in late summer.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
The posts were from the Goblin Market, a local discount art market, which was hosting a Pride Month event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, according to the FBI’s criminal complaint.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Locals will also be able to enjoy the resort with up to 15% discounts for Kansas and Missouri residents with a valid driver’s license and day passes to the pools, which cost $60 for adults and $20 for kids ages 4-12.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Verb
Right now, Amazon freshly discounted portable air conditioners just in time for the start of the summer season.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Annuals are often discounted in midsummer, perennials and woodies in late summer.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
Adjective
And some stores, like discount German grocers Lidl and Aldi, are limiting the number of egg purchases.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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In contrast to the staffing reductions, the DOJ budget request outlines robust investments in key priorities, including nearly $11 billion to combat violent crime and gangs, $10 billion for drug enforcement, and over $3.6 billion for immigration enforcement and border security.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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The reductions have been championed by the new leadership inside the Justice Department.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Despite weeks of calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump has been ignored by Putin, who continues his aggression.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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Only 19% of Americans think the administration can ignore the ruling.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Last month, Fernando Casas-Gamboa’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, alleging that ICE is wrongly detaining his client on immigration grounds despite Major ordering his pre-trial release in the criminal case.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Kiser's attorneys also filed a notice to dismiss some agencies from the lawsuit, and the court sealed a declaration Kiser wrote about this case.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This means some fans will be watching Messi for as little as $4, which is a far cry from the cheapest seats being cast at $349 when the draw was made in December.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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In January, the cheapest seat at Hard Rock Stadium cost $230 on Ticketmaster, which is FIFA's official ticket sales platform.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Those deductions were significant: $18,288 in 2010, $32,672 in 2011, and $34,401 in 2012.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This figure does not reflect the deduction of expenses incurred in the course of doing business.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Each of their three goals was well-worked in their own way, pulling Pachuca’s shape apart with such ease that you would be forgiven for thinking Alonso’s side were the ones with the player advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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But even the most committed cinephiles should forgive anyone who averts their gaze from Camp and Wilson’s disastrous misfire.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Here are tips on how to stay safe 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,
14 June 2025
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Water deeply early in the day and avoid overhead watering to allow foliage to dry before nightfall to minimize fungal diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Easy, inexpensive changes that prevent chronic low back pain can make a big difference, Haddadj said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Based on your expenditure per dollar of sales or profit, INTC stock appears inexpensive when contrasted with the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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