subtracted (from)

verb

Definition of subtracted (from)next
past tense of subtract (from)
as in cut down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracted (from)
  1. cut down
  2. reduced
  3. modified
  4. diminished
  5. slashed
  6. downsized
  7. lessened
  8. shrunk
Verb
  • Closet bins and drawer separators Placing like-items in matching bins and creating compartments in drawers with dividers can help to cut down on visual clutter and achieve a cohesive look.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Salt Box and Shabu are among six local spots that took part in an exploratory program to evaluate the viability of using reusable to-go packaging to help cut down on single-use containers.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut down
Verb
  • This year, major pharmacy chains might have reduced hours around the holidays.
    Gabe Hauari, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The combined policies could have reduced or eliminated the education debts of millions of Americans.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduced
Verb
  • Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His duties and responsibilities will be modified, according to the resolution — a prospect Martinez challenged after the vote.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of modified
Verb
  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Suddenly, a two-score lead had diminished to 27-21.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • In another incident that month, a train conductor was slashed in the neck.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So much so that movement speeds of loads (up or down) were slashed by 85% compared to common-or-garden backpacks.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of slashed
Verb
  • Watch for heated debates in many districts over just whose facilities will be downsized and how that decision will be made.
    Peter Greene, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The couple had already downsized from a two-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom unit to cut down on their housing expenses.
    Cheyenne DeVon,Zachary Green, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of downsized
Verb
  • The brutal workload was lessened slightly by an edict from Nickelodeon.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The researchers lessened the overall impact of errors brought on by flaws in the experimental apparatus by regulating the laser pulse patterns.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of lessened
Verb
  • The Latino share of the population in that area, a longtime enclave for Puerto Rican families, has shrunk faster than any other group in the last two decades.
    Winnie Hu, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The economy has shrunk by eighty-five per cent during the civil war.
    Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrunk
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