1
as in deductions
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 decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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as in demotions
the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
the captain was punished with a reduction to lieutenant
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Recent Examples of reductions
And even small reductions could be beneficial for pedestrian safety.
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Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That doesn’t include further head-count reductions and layoffs in 2024.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The former Disney star had her first two breast reductions at the age of 15 due to pressure from the adults around her.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Additionally, 23 participants noted symptom alleviation for mental health challenges, including reductions in anxiety and depression.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end of this year, Dollar General anticipates these efforts will result in year-over-year reductions in delivery miles of approximately 4 percent or greater in both the company’s traditional and grocery supply chains.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition, significant reductions in water and fertilizer use would be realized.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s human nature—people abhor income reductions even more than vacuums!
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
That doesn’t include further head-count reductions and layoffs in 2024.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The former Disney star had her first two breast reductions at the age of 15 due to pressure from the adults around her.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Additionally, 23 participants noted symptom alleviation for mental health challenges, including reductions in anxiety and depression.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end of this year, Dollar General anticipates these efforts will result in year-over-year reductions in delivery miles of approximately 4 percent or greater in both the company’s traditional and grocery supply chains.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition, significant reductions in water and fertilizer use would be realized.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s human nature—people abhor income reductions even more than vacuums!
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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