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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
These systems led to an annual reduction of 64 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, a study found, and an 8% decrease in electricity usage.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
In some cases, the actual job reductions could take place in the next few weeks or months.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
The two groups of states have presented starkly different proposals, disagreeing on how triggers for mandatory cutbacks should be determined, and how the reductions should be apportioned.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
An option proposed by Panama, backed by more than 100 countries, would have created a path for a global plastic production reduction target, while another proposal did not include production caps.
—Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
In some cases, the actual job reductions could take place in the next few weeks or months.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
The two groups of states have presented starkly different proposals, disagreeing on how triggers for mandatory cutbacks should be determined, and how the reductions should be apportioned.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
An option proposed by Panama, backed by more than 100 countries, would have created a path for a global plastic production reduction target, while another proposal did not include production caps.
—Joyce Lee and Valerie Volcovici, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to covering taxpayers claiming the standard deduction and deductions for student loan interest and educator expenses, Direct File will also support taxpayers claiming deductions for Health Savings Accounts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For instance, the decrease in price and even physical size of core elements like batteries, processing chips and bandwidth have allowed for the creation of devices that provide previously unfathomable experiences.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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The show, now well in the top 50 in Apple’s top 100 podcasts, opens up typically private conversations and recent episodes cover paid versus organic media, why Starbucks is ditching discounts, and decoding team dysfunction.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Further solidifying its commitment, Lucas Oil has promised to introduce promotional discounts for the events held at the park, thereby adding value for both fans and racers.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The decline may not seem like a lot, but even a small shift matters in close elections — especially in battleground states with large union memberships, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The decline in childhood vaccination rates threaten herd immunity and will ultimately allow diseases that were thought to be eradicated to reappear.Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the enthusiasm, modular companies have yet to establish significant pipelines of projects, and few are constructing the large apartment complexes that might put a dent in the housing shortage.Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state's worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts preparing to open their slopes in the weeks ahead.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2024
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United are six games into the tenure of Ruben Amorim after the early season dismissal of Erik ten Hag, while Pep Guardiola’s City are going through a period of one win in 10 matches, an unprecedented run in the club’s recent history.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, those cases are moving toward dismissal or are winding down ahead of Inauguration Day next month.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Pinecone Drop is one of Arizona's many variations on the traditional ball drop to ring in the new year; Prescott drops a boot and Yuma used to drop a head of lettuce.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The regulator said that banks could opt to charge $5 for overdrafts — a steep drop from the average fee of around $35 per transaction — or limit the fee to an amount that covers the lenders’ costs, or charge any fee while disclosing the interest rate of the loan.Hugh Son, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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