1
as in ignoring
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 dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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Recent Examples of discounting
Although the sticker price of its drinks are not that far off from those at Starbucks, Luckin’s operating model relies heavily on discounting by showering users with coupons in the app, typically in the range of 30% to 50% off.
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Ryan Baker, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The company has already laid off more than 100 people, according to sources, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
After discounting the price of its residential Starlink plan, SpaceX is doing the same for the Roam tier in Canada.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Price with confidence Set rates that reflect the true value of your deliverables, rather than discounting your prices out of guilt and fear of rejection.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Right now, Wayfair is discounting outdoor furniture for up to 74 percent off to make room for new styles.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Travelers looking to explore Europe are in luck as airlines are deeply discounting overseas flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Parks that rely on discounting lose their customers as soon as someone else comes along and offers an even cheaper deal on a day away from home.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Typically, states calculate rates by determining what the nursing home cost would be and discounting that by about 14%, according to reporting in Modern Healthcare.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Ryan Baker, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The company has already laid off more than 100 people, according to sources, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
After discounting the price of its residential Starlink plan, SpaceX is doing the same for the Roam tier in Canada.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Price with confidence Set rates that reflect the true value of your deliverables, rather than discounting your prices out of guilt and fear of rejection.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Right now, Wayfair is discounting outdoor furniture for up to 74 percent off to make room for new styles.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Travelers looking to explore Europe are in luck as airlines are deeply discounting overseas flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Parks that rely on discounting lose their customers as soon as someone else comes along and offers an even cheaper deal on a day away from home.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Typically, states calculate rates by determining what the nursing home cost would be and discounting that by about 14%, according to reporting in Modern Healthcare.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounting
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Congress and state legislatures should investigate and hold the FDA accountable for ignoring overwhelming evidence of harm.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For CEOs whose decisions can alter markets and shape legacies, ignoring its impact is a costly mistake.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The panel, which Kennedy reshaped earlier this year by dismissing its members and appointing some vaccine skeptics, will convene Thursday and Friday in Atlanta.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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An Arizona inmate tricked court officials into releasing him more than two decades early by filing fake orders allegedly dismissing his charges.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Marks later explained to PEOPLE why the cast was open to forgiving Shah.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like many of my favorite picks, these boots also utilize a wide toe box, minimizing blisters and maximizing comfort.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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This approach allows your team to learn and adapt, minimizing disruption for end users and ensuring a smoother transition.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Windsor’s pick is The Culpeper in East London, which has a rooftop garden and terrace overlooking the city.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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This rocky cliff overlooking the valley is accessible through the 3-mile Whitaker Point Trail.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Auditors frequently canvas in-state neighborhoods in an effort to identify some degree of presence justifying a residency examination.—
Tom Cullinan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Film workers for Palestine target those complicit, film companies and institutions, that are whitewashing or justifying Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its apartheid regime.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rahul Venkatraman, Daisy Dobrijevic, and Hans Wilhelm Zekl will share their experience and expertise with guests, explaining the science and history behind solar eclipses, and the art of astrophotography.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Discounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounting. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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