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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
With more tuition dollars coming in from out-of-state students, public universities such as Ole Miss could afford to offer discounts or even full rides to a select number of academic superstars.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Book Now Before booking your stay, check andBeyond's website for the most current offers and discounts.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Since its founding in 1979, Home Depot has supported military veterans by offering discounts to veteran customers and hiring vets to work in the stores.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some markets offer even larger discounts, with certain metro areas seeing prices 6–10% below peak levels.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Shop these stylish picks before discounts disappear.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2025
With more tuition dollars coming in from out-of-state students, public universities such as Ole Miss could afford to offer discounts or even full rides to a select number of academic superstars.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Book Now Before booking your stay, check andBeyond's website for the most current offers and discounts.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Since its founding in 1979, Home Depot has supported military veterans by offering discounts to veteran customers and hiring vets to work in the stores.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Look for scratch-off cards, too, with prizes like free brunch for a year, Hollander merchandise, CityTins, discounts and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Some markets offer even larger discounts, with certain metro areas seeing prices 6–10% below peak levels.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines told employees to prepare for a lighter schedule and more headcount reductions, CNBC's Leslie Josephs learned last night.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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More expensive debt can restrict business growth opportunities, so interest-rate reductions tend to benefit stock prices.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For most companies and CEOs, the metrics would be preposterously out of reach — among them are an eight-fold increase in market valuation and a 30-fold increase in earnings — but that ignores Musk’s ability to marshal investor enthusiasm and pull off new product launches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But this framing ignores reality.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Judge dismisses case against 'fake electors' in Michigan Congress to hear more about UFOs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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There will be no changes to Form W-2 for the tax year 2025, even though some of the new provisions, including those new, temporary deductions, take effect in 2025.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most leases signed decades ago don’t explicitly mention postproduction deductions, and leases don’t expire unless oil production lapses.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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This year's installer icon is one of the ones that finally justifies years' worth of effort spent tracking and talking about the changes in macOS installer icons.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Throughout, in interviews with Costa, Malafaia justifies his political aspiration with Biblical parables.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Monitoring such trends can assist you in leveraging the strength or aid in planning a timely entry if the momentum diminishes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Discounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discounts. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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