as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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as in cheap
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Recent Examples of discount
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The stock currently trades at an attractive discount relative to its sector on a Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) basis.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
To fully outfit your sleep sanctuary, bundles are discounted up to 25% off, and a set of Purple’s Harmony pillows can be yours for 10% off.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
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Noun
And some stores, like discount German grocers Lidl and Aldi, are limiting the number of egg purchases.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024
Verb
Lastly, Earnest offers a 0.25% discount for signing up for auto pay.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The stock currently trades at an attractive discount relative to its sector on a Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) basis.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly discounted the theory, instead attributing the deaths to alcohol.
—Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
To fully outfit your sleep sanctuary, bundles are discounted up to 25% off, and a set of Purple’s Harmony pillows can be yours for 10% off.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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Another orthodoxy: harm reduction, in which clean needles and even supervised injection sites are provided to make drug addiction slightly less deadly.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Louisville officials are launching a new initiative focused on violence reduction in the city's Newburg neighborhood.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nancy, Natascha, and Leslie all hoped to get Gary's rose, but in the end, the sparks between him and Leslie burned too bright to be ignored.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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That's exactly what Texas Democrats did today: blowing up Republicans' sham special session that's virtually ignored the plight of flood victims in Kerr County.—
Peter Aitken
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Doctors dismissed the spider bite and didn’t give her a clear explanation.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Though prices at the pump typically jump when refineries switch to a more expensive summer blend of gasoline, lower crude oil prices have led to cheaper gas this summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Xfinity offers some of the cheapest plans available in Nashville, but prices may go up once the promotional period ends.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This high-profile tax benefit for reducing taxable income is available for those who itemize deductions on their federal tax returns instead of using the standard deduction.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Patreon, another competitor to Passes, takes 8 to 12 percent as well as payout fees, with most creators reporting deductions of 15 to 20 percent.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Part of the cost of replacing lead lines in New London is being covered by a $6.9 million federal loan, a portion of which will be forgiven.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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On the other side, Israel’s demolition and occupation of much of Gaza has made Palestinians all the less willing to reconcile with and forgive Israel.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
Verb
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This can look like: Taking accountability for your actions or lack thereof without deflecting responsibility or minimizing its impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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These tools are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed to work at scale.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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Black beans are an inexpensive, easy-to-find, and nutrient-rich source of protein.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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