subtract (from)

verb

Definition of subtract (from)next
as in to cut down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtract (from)
  1. cut down
  2. reduce
  3. modify
  4. decrease
  5. moderate
  6. diminish
  7. lessen
  8. slash
Verb
  • Serve Finger Foods Serve foods like tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and sliders to automatically cut down on cutlery.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This cuts down travel times as well as reduces fuel usage, saving further costs.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of cut down
Verb
  • While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Some items that normally retail for upwards of $500 have been reduced to $99 or less.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • So, grocery stores and retailers across the country, including those in Greater Cincinnati, will likely have modified hours on Thursday, Nov. 28.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Many have modified hours on the holiday, so check social media or call ahead for the most up-to-date hours.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of modify
Verb
  • Fifty-two percent of companies found that implementing AI decreased their supply chain management costs—and for 41%, a decrease of over 10%.
    Bobby Marhamat, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Favorable weather contributed to the decline in milk prices, with the cost of whole milk decreasing by more than 14 percent.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Shahidi had also moderated a conversation with Palmer for a recent book event at Harvard University.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • Its leadership has been decimated, and its operational capabilities have been diminished to an extent that seemed unthinkable a year ago.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Gratitude exercises, Smith said, help diminish anxiety and improve moods.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Even though the goal isn’t necessarily to lessen specific symptoms, that sometimes happens, Myrick says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Some research has found that capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy peppers, may help lessen symptoms of coughing.8 6.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of lessen
Verb
  • President-elect Donald Trump has selected Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and Ohio native, to help lead a new initiative aimed at slashing government spending.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Despite slashing prices on thousands of items and seeing a slight uptick in customer traffic, inflation-weary shoppers are holding back on purchases.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of slash
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