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as in ignoring
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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as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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Recent Examples of discounting
Schools are trying to modernize the product while discounting the price.
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Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
For example, while Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna University advertises tuition rate of roughly $60,000 per year, after discounting its net tuition revenue per student is slightly more than $17,000.
—Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Perhaps the market is discounting something ahead of time, or maybe investors are seeing value despite the rate backdrop.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The price increase is a bit surprising, considering SpaceX had been discounting the service in certain parts of the US to lure in new customers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
The main allure of Premium Bonds is the chance to win up to £1 million, but even discounting the maximum, many of those with money in accounts will never win anything.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Also, resist discounting their concerns or telling them to just stop being bored.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
The Home Depot is discounting tools, outdoor essentials and home improvement basics that help with everything from yard work to DIY fixes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Every position was affected by that rookie discounting, sure.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
For example, while Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna University advertises tuition rate of roughly $60,000 per year, after discounting its net tuition revenue per student is slightly more than $17,000.
—Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Perhaps the market is discounting something ahead of time, or maybe investors are seeing value despite the rate backdrop.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The price increase is a bit surprising, considering SpaceX had been discounting the service in certain parts of the US to lure in new customers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
The main allure of Premium Bonds is the chance to win up to £1 million, but even discounting the maximum, many of those with money in accounts will never win anything.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Also, resist discounting their concerns or telling them to just stop being bored.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
The Home Depot is discounting tools, outdoor essentials and home improvement basics that help with everything from yard work to DIY fixes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Every position was affected by that rookie discounting, sure.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The Browns entered the offseason looking for a replacement after dismissing Kevin Stefanski, and Schwartz quickly emerged as a leading candidate after overseeing one of the NFL's top defenses.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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On May 20, an $850,000 settlement was reached in the case in exchange for dismissing the complaint, according to a news release by Terr’s organization FIRE, which represented Bushart.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Texas State wasn’t as forgiving.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The no-nonsense superstar probably wouldn’t have been so forgiving with his words.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Ambush hunting enables energy conservation while minimizing the risks associated with pursuit; remaining motionless in water for hours also costs comparatively little.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The property encompasses a half-acre-plus bluff overlooking Thousand Steps Beach with a pool, spa and multiple viewing terraces, offering coastal views as far west as Catalina Island.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Trump has also proposed slashing nearly $800 million from the park system’s roughly $3-billion operating budget — potentially diminishing the ability to keep facilities clean and control crowds.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The singer-songwriter’s forthright and wistful new record, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, is an exercise in revisitation that yields expanding, not diminishing, returns.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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The business momentum is clear here, justifying the stock’s strong performance over the past four to five weeks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps the Thunder would see the upside of a SGA-Giannis-J-Dub core as justifying the risk of cutting down their depth to that extent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sokoloff continued the offensive, explaining that the controller is legally mandated to annually audit affordable housing programs but has failed to do so.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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While some hospitals obtain informed consent before conducting drug or alcohol testing during pregnancy or after delivery, others perform these tests without patient consent or clearly explaining the purpose and potential consequences.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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