as in to subtract
to take away (an amount or number) from a total
after deducting taxes, what's left is your net pay for the week
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This rule blocks businesses dealing in Schedule I and II substances from deducting normal business expenses.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slager’s amendment also says that the state comptroller can deduct $166,666.67 from Gary to make the supplemental payments.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Consumers can access Affirm’s biweekly and monthly installment plans and have the money automatically deducted from their checking account.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
Allowing businesses to fully deduct their investments means productivity, growth and a more prosperous workforce.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Slager’s amendment also says that the state comptroller can deduct $166,666.67 from Gary to make the supplemental payments.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Consumers can access Affirm’s biweekly and monthly installment plans and have the money automatically deducted from their checking account.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
Allowing businesses to fully deduct their investments means productivity, growth and a more prosperous workforce.
—Veronique De Rugy, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deduct
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“Deduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduct. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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