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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Guests must show proof of military service for the 20% discount.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 23 May 2025
The entire site is discounted for a limited time, so don’t wait to fill up your cart and add some summer must-haves to your regular rotation.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 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
Banana Republic Factory Linen Blend Wrap Midi Dress This dress is already half off, but during Memorial Day, score a double discount that takes the price down to just $57.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Guests must show proof of military service for the 20% discount.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Verb
All seven sizes are discounted, but the 5-by-8-foot one is the one to snag at over half-off.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 23 May 2025
The entire site is discounted for a limited time, so don’t wait to fill up your cart and add some summer must-haves to your regular rotation.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 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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The People's Bank of China announced 10 new measures intended to stabilize financial markets, including a reduction of deposits held in reserve and a lowering of interest rates across the board.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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This situation highlights a general downturn within the cruise sector, as Carnival Corp has seen a reduction of 12%, Viking Holdings experienced a decline of 2%, and Royal Caribbean stock yielded a modest increase of 3%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Despite California having the Public Records Act and existing case law that bolsters the public’s right to know, Olson said that bureaucrats in many public institutions ignore the case law.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. (Netflix) Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin — who denied pulling the trigger — was also put on trial for involuntary manslaughter last July, but the case was dismissed after the judge learned that prosecutors had withheld evidence from the defense.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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These technologies could be safer, cheaper, and offer higher energy storage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Among the provisions included to jump that final hurdle: a state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap increased to $40,000 from $10,000 and Medicaid work requirements set to begin in December 2026 instead of 2029.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Johnson also negotiated with Republicans from blue states over a provision on state and local tax deductions, known as SALT.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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But all those terms are — forgive the pun — on the outs.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines will not be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Home cooks are often advised to chill their onions before cutting them to minimize crying.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Effective targeting minimizes waste and builds consumer loyalty.—
Ray Lansigan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Providing access to very basic cooling measures is an overall inexpensive way to keep people safe and has the side benefit of economic efficiency.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, plastic stakes lack durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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