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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
The compact crew arrangement also reduces the armor protection volume, leading to weight reduction.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
But now Lynx wants to markedly raise Seminole’s overall cost for next fiscal year anyway, despite the reduction in service.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Some back greater investment in modernization; others advocate for a dramatic reduction in defense spending, even before the Trump administration’s proposal to increase the Pentagon budget to $1.5 trillion in the next fiscal year.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Licata’s tenure has included a number of sweeping changes, including closing the district’s only immigrant academy, dozens of staff cuts following a reduction in force, and a major overhaul of how the district operates its most struggling campuses.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
But now Lynx wants to markedly raise Seminole’s overall cost for next fiscal year anyway, despite the reduction in service.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Some back greater investment in modernization; others advocate for a dramatic reduction in defense spending, even before the Trump administration’s proposal to increase the Pentagon budget to $1.5 trillion in the next fiscal year.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Licata’s tenure has included a number of sweeping changes, including closing the district’s only immigrant academy, dozens of staff cuts following a reduction in force, and a major overhaul of how the district operates its most struggling campuses.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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For years, the sports betting companies had argued that losing the tax deduction would force them to pull back on those offers and lead to fewer players, Jackson said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Remember What Matters Most At the end of the day, family philanthropy is not primarily about tax deductions, charitable vehicles, or governance structures.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Even when those withdrawals are planned, seeing balances decrease can feel unsettling.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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There are contact tracing efforts in place, but Congo reported a decrease in reporting coverage last week due to the expansion of the outbreak into new areas, and to community resistance.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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City employees allegedly took demotions or resigned to avoid a toxic work environment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Before his demotion, Lewis was swinging at everything, and the strikeouts began to pile up.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Most of those programs score applications on a rubric; if a church directly contributes land, or offers a discount, projects earn higher scores, Woodward said.—
Mark Dee
June 19,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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But the discounts aren't the full story because the RAM crisis already forced Galaxy Z Fold 7 prices upwards.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, a judge ordered the Bureau of Land Management to close roughly 2,000 miles of off highway vehicle trails in the western Mojave to reduce ongoing harm to the endangered desert tortoise, a keystone species of the local ecosystem whose numbers are in steep decline.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Michael Reaves / Getty Images The decision to hire May fell in the lap of Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, who took over the team last month following the firing of former GM Nico Harrison in November.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Johnson’s Office of Community Safety has seen major and sudden changes in recent months, particularly in Johnson’s sudden firing of Gatewood.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Sanders likely doesn’t expect his legislation to resolve the biggest questions the public has about AI or even put a dent in anti-AI sentiment.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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But his tenure was also marked by a notoriously volatile temperament that ultimately led to his dismissal in September 2000.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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Just a brutal start for Qatar, which now gets a red card and the dismissal of Homam El Amin.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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