as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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as in ignores
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 dismisses
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 discounts
John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For most games, the team offers senior, student, and military discounts with valid IDs.
—Erica Mokay, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Especially when Amazon's Deals of the Day always have the best tech and massive discounts.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Most homeowners purchase and install new flooring in the spring or summer, so the best time to buy flooring for discounts is in the late fall or early winter.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Fast food’s juggling act — investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items — appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Get it on sale while Amazon has huge discounts on camping gear and outdoor essentials for spring.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Amazon is offering huge discounts on everything from beauty and kitchen to electronics and lawn tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Even with membership discounts, refueling in Hong Kong cost 15% more than before the war for Jason Kan, an independent commercial consultant in the city who drives a compact hatchback.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For most games, the team offers senior, student, and military discounts with valid IDs.
—Erica Mokay, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Especially when Amazon's Deals of the Day always have the best tech and massive discounts.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Most homeowners purchase and install new flooring in the spring or summer, so the best time to buy flooring for discounts is in the late fall or early winter.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Fast food’s juggling act — investing in value through promotions and discounts while raising prices on some premium items — appears to be paying off, according to Revenue Management Solutions, a restaurant consulting company.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Get it on sale while Amazon has huge discounts on camping gear and outdoor essentials for spring.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Amazon is offering huge discounts on everything from beauty and kitchen to electronics and lawn tools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The discounts come directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the savings are reinvested into patient care.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Athleta is one that rarely discounts everything, which is why its 25 percent off sitewide winter sale should be on your radar to score built-to-last travel pants.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Amazon frequently discounts its own products so check for the latest prices.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounts
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The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dell said in its 10-K that fiscal 2026 headcount reductions stemmed from employee reorganizations, limits on external hiring, and other cost-alignment measures tied to its business modernization efforts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today’s anything-goes, zero-sum war for attention ignores the lessons learned in the Golden Age of advertising in the 1960s, when brands were sold with thoughtful, artistic, wise and playful takes on the human condition.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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His inept Cabinet ignores, and actually encourages, his very weird and embarrassing meandering.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The bill also would raise the standard deductions from $24,000 to $30,000 for Georgians filing joint returns.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, starting in January 2026, employee paycheck withholdings should reflect the tips and overtime deductions, which means workers will see the benefit each pay period rather than via a lump sum next tax season.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With a 165Hz refresh rate, the monitor minimizes lag and screen-tearing, making the overall gameplay feel smoother.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That slow metabolism minimizes cellular wear and tear, letting their bodies function across centuries.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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