1
as in deductions
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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as in demotions
the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
the captain was punished with a reduction to lieutenant
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Recent Examples of reductions
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.
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Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This plan reduces the BCPS workforce by approximately 1,000 positions, with the majority of those reductions occurring at the district level.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
This can result in significant reductions, particularly if your accounts are already delinquent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Medicare Advantage already absorbed $130 billion in funding reductions during the Biden administration, compounded by disruptive policy changes such as the V28 risk-adjustment overhaul.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
This plan reduces the BCPS workforce by approximately 1,000 positions, with the majority of those reductions occurring at the district level.
—Howard Hepburn, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
This can result in significant reductions, particularly if your accounts are already delinquent.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Medicare Advantage already absorbed $130 billion in funding reductions during the Biden administration, compounded by disruptive policy changes such as the V28 risk-adjustment overhaul.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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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
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Many hundreds of millions of public and philanthropic dollars have been flowing into CVI (although The Free Press story feels dated to us, in terms of the significant recent decreases in federal and state funds applied to these initiatives).—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The years since have seen decreases in the number of overdose deaths.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
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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
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For most games, the team offers senior, student, and military discounts with valid IDs.—
Erica Mokay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent easing failed to prevent spending declines in several consumer categories.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, the declines are minimal versus their two-year runs.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pentagon officials have not given a reason for the departure, which is the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other Cabinet firings could also be on the horizon.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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When golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds slammed the east coast of Florida in May, Chris Jadin came home to a truck covered in dents and glass all over the floor of his house, his skylight shattered by the falling ice.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Chronic cortisol elevation does change the face over time, and the biology behind the viral term is more real than most dismissals of it suggest.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, China’s appetite for conflict has likely been dampened by struggles to support its slowing domestic economy, as well as a string of dismissals in the top echelons of its own military.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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