as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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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
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Our deals page has tons of tech discounts for you!
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon is offering huge discounts on everything from beauty and kitchen to electronics and lawn tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to save on your next rental car with promotions, free upgrades, and member discounts.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Additional discounts are available on-site for K–12 teachers, active-duty military and SNAP program recipients.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Outnet The Outnet is a luxury outlet with some of the best designer finds, including lots of discounts on designer bags, such as the Mansur Gavriel Candy Mini Glossed-Leather Shoulder Bag and Proenza Schouler Slope Glossed-Leather Shoulder Bag.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
The Modern charges $10 for adults with discounts available.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
From Amazon Big Spring deals our readers love and discounts on top outdoor tools and lawn equipment at The Home Depot to tech deals at Best Buy and rare spring savings on Bluetti power stations, here's what to shop right now.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Our deals page has tons of tech discounts for you!
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon is offering huge discounts on everything from beauty and kitchen to electronics and lawn tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to save on your next rental car with promotions, free upgrades, and member discounts.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Additional discounts are available on-site for K–12 teachers, active-duty military and SNAP program recipients.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Outnet The Outnet is a luxury outlet with some of the best designer finds, including lots of discounts on designer bags, such as the Mansur Gavriel Candy Mini Glossed-Leather Shoulder Bag and Proenza Schouler Slope Glossed-Leather Shoulder Bag.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
The Modern charges $10 for adults with discounts available.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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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The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dell said in its 10-K that fiscal 2026 headcount reductions stemmed from employee reorganizations, limits on external hiring, and other cost-alignment measures tied to its business modernization efforts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But that argument ignores the structure of the program.—
Demetrius Atsalis,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With a 165Hz refresh rate, the monitor minimizes lag and screen-tearing, making the overall gameplay feel smoother.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That slow metabolism minimizes cellular wear and tear, letting their bodies function across centuries.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This justifies using the average premium SVOD churn rate, even though Paramount+ has traditionally fallen short of it.—
Andrew Root,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The constraint, Dolci says, is not audience demand – the performance of existing screens more than justifies expansion – but the availability of suitable sites.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ned Bair, a research associate at the Earth Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara, said that while the total number of avalanches may decrease over time as the overall snowpack diminishes, the ones that do occur could become more intense due to climate change.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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