1
as in deduction
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
Part of the disconnect is the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, which Republicans view as preventing a tax hike rather than a reduction in revenue.
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Brett Rowland | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025
This approach sought to balance harm reduction with preventing a new generation from developing nicotine addiction.
—Thomas Stratmann, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
That may mean disproportionate reductions in complex areas of research like genetics.
—Emily Badger, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate three times at the end of 2024, totaling a 1% reduction.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
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Brett Rowland | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025
This approach sought to balance harm reduction with preventing a new generation from developing nicotine addiction.
—Thomas Stratmann, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
That may mean disproportionate reductions in complex areas of research like genetics.
—Emily Badger, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate three times at the end of 2024, totaling a 1% reduction.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
Noun
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About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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The steady decrease has prompted worries among some community members, who blame it on a deliberate campaign of misinformation and rhetoric from Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the stores contacted by USA TODAY, base discounts ranged between 10 and 20%, with some Christmas items seeing discounts as high as 75%.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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An online fashion boutique might unveil a new collection live and share a discount code valid for the session to boost engagement and prompt immediate action.—
Florence Chikezie,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Democratic leaders called out the firings as a direct attempt to politicize the military.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The abrupt firings have roiled the government and outraged critics who say workers in areas including nuclear security, forest fire prevention and bird flu response have been culled without warning.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Photos often show the exact device, including any scratches, dents or screen damage.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Houston Chronicle reported that NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston has informed employees still in their probationary period to prepare for dismissal.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Sassoon, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, resigned in refusal to carry out the Justice Department’s directive to file the dismissal.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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