as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in ignores
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 dismisses
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 discounts
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Fans of the store love its membership discounts, organic and health-conscious ingredients and goods, and prepared foods like sandwiches, burritos and pizza.
—Rose Evans
september 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Tech Deals Apple, Marshall, Beats, and more tech brands have discounts right now.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Amazon’s having an end-of-season home sale, which is currently chock-full of outlet discounts on gorgeous area rugs that add color, warmth, and texture to your space.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Some are even on sale, with discounts of up to 66 percent off select styles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and educators.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
In such a landscape, access to playlisting, licensing discounts, and algorithmic momentum can shape careers – or stall them.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Fans of the store love its membership discounts, organic and health-conscious ingredients and goods, and prepared foods like sandwiches, burritos and pizza.
—Rose Evans
september 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Tech Deals Apple, Marshall, Beats, and more tech brands have discounts right now.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, Amazon’s having an end-of-season home sale, which is currently chock-full of outlet discounts on gorgeous area rugs that add color, warmth, and texture to your space.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Some are even on sale, with discounts of up to 66 percent off select styles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
That could be due to tariffs squeezing automakers, disincentivizing them from giving discounts.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Tickets are $49 with discounts for students, military, and educators.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
In such a landscape, access to playlisting, licensing discounts, and algorithmic momentum can shape careers – or stall them.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounts
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Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An energy policy that ignores this will get traction depending on which party is in office but not beyond that.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This perspective ignores the need for people to come to decisions together about truth and reality.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Workers typically pay for their health insurance premiums through paycheck deductions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This holistic process minimizes delays, prevents budget overruns, and produces outcomes that meet aesthetic, regulatory, and performance goals.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our first responsibility is to honor our commitments and wind down in a way that minimizes harm from the rescission.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Disney justifies the acquisition because subscribers pay for monthly subscriptions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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That justifies the team orders to right a wrong.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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