1
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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as in subtractions
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deductions
No plaintiff wants to end up paying taxes on money that goes to their lawyer, and there is a lot of confusion about tax deductions for legal fees.
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Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Partnerships file Form 1065 to report income, deductions, gains, and losses.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
But Colorado watched other states that did not offer similar tax deductions and realized those promotions were still available to gamblers.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Lawmakers also granted Pritzker's request to lower the cap on corporate net operating loss deductions for businesses, which would generate about $300 million in new revenue.
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Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The budget also draws on $300 million from extending a cap on corporate deductions for operating losses on state taxes, $200 million in new revenue from a per-user tax on large social media companies and about $60 million from a new tax on cryptocurrency brokers.
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Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
They have already been punished twice for PSR breaches with points deductions.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Partnerships file Form 1065 to report income, deductions, gains, and losses.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
But Colorado watched other states that did not offer similar tax deductions and realized those promotions were still available to gamblers.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Lawmakers also granted Pritzker's request to lower the cap on corporate net operating loss deductions for businesses, which would generate about $300 million in new revenue.
—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The budget also draws on $300 million from extending a cap on corporate deductions for operating losses on state taxes, $200 million in new revenue from a per-user tax on large social media companies and about $60 million from a new tax on cryptocurrency brokers.
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Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
They have already been punished twice for PSR breaches with points deductions.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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And on and on, additions, subtractions.
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What many people don’t realize is that the academic subject of mathematics is not about doing quick sums and subtractions in your head.
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Traders had to guess whether the Fed had modified the FFR based on inferences drawn from prices in the bond market.
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This requires dealing with contradictory sources, making inferences, performing many web searches, and more, but neither model had any trouble with any of it.
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Now’s an excellent time to find deep discounts on investment pieces like a stylish new sectional, an outdoor furniture set for your next BBQ, or something to spruce up your drab home office.
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Ask about good-student discounts, student-away discounts if the car stays home, and whether the student can remain on a parent policy.
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Third, confirm that worksite assumptions and wage-level determinations are defensible under the new rule, especially for remote or multi-location roles.
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The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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