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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
Bass and other officials said the reductions have not affected the department’s ability to fight the Palisades fire.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Sudden weight loss can increase the risk of gallstone formation, so aim for a gradual reduction.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
While the 19,250-seat arena's capacity will decrease, Caldwell noted that the deck can accommodate 800 fans, resulting in only a minor reduction in overall capacity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The role of aerosols An intriguing idea, tested using climate models, is that a swift reduction in aerosols over the past decade may be one of the culprits.
—Annalisa Bracco, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Sudden weight loss can increase the risk of gallstone formation, so aim for a gradual reduction.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
While the 19,250-seat arena's capacity will decrease, Caldwell noted that the deck can accommodate 800 fans, resulting in only a minor reduction in overall capacity.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The role of aerosols An intriguing idea, tested using climate models, is that a swift reduction in aerosols over the past decade may be one of the culprits.
—Annalisa Bracco, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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There’s an easy answer to that: limit the deduction to the $200,000 for joint filers as proposed by Lawler (or some similar number), which would help regular people, or just put a means test in place, say restricting the deduction to people with incomes under $500,000 or $1 million.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The values of the deductions correspond to the severity of the error.Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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According to TfL, ridership across the network remains at 90% of pre-pandemic levels — such a decrease may not be entirely unwelcome for the commuters who remain, given overcrowding caused frequent delays.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Keep in mind that the 2023-24 regular season averaged just under 500,000 viewers across games on ESPN and ABC, a stark decrease from the NCAA Tournament ratings.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The company’s stock is trading at $30.00 per share and the company uses its $300 million of cash to buy back 10 million shares of stock at this $30.00 price, which is a discount to its initial per share intrinsic value (i.e. $30.00 < $40.00).Richard Mansouri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rudkin is seen by a section of the fanbase as the man who should be held accountable for Leicester’s decline, particularly after some poor recruitment and spending decisions.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Davis consulted Brady prior to making those firings.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Photos and videos clearly show the damage to the aircraft's fuselage, including punctures and dents, which strongly point to a strike by an air defense missile.Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the richest man in South Korea Jay Y. Lee, the Squid Game winner still doesn’t really have a dent in wealth for the top 1%.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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Vrabel had been the favorite to land the job once New England announced Mayo’s dismissal.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, DirecTV and Dish on Thursday both challenged the dismissal of Fubo’s lawsuit in a letter to the judge in the case, saying the settlement doesn’t resolve antitrust issues around Venu that were raised by Fubo in the first place.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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That compares with a bigger drop of 3.9% in November and 2.3% in October.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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During the fight, four drops from the pitcher fell on Earth, in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain, which host the festival in rotation.Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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