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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
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
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David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The union claims the district has refused to engage on critical issues impacting students, including class-size reductions, special education caseloads and educator health care.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Together, the data points buttress worries from some Federal Reserve policymakers that the coast is far from clear for the labor market and may require more policy support — in the form of interest rate reductions — if the current state of play persists.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly 100 hospitals and health systems announced layoffs or workforce reductions last year, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
—Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to those falling off the Medi-Cal rolls, the county would experience reductions in healthcare services due to cuts in federal funding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The rate reductions can drop your card rates into the single digits in many cases, making the payoff timeline far more manageable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For mortality risk reductions to be real, lives must be saved in the aggregate.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
David Bauder, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While anticipated, the cutbacks were deeper than expected, resulting in the shutdown of the Post’s renowned sports section, the elimination of its photography staff and sharp reductions in personnel responsible for coverage of metropolitan Washington and overseas.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The union claims the district has refused to engage on critical issues impacting students, including class-size reductions, special education caseloads and educator health care.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Together, the data points buttress worries from some Federal Reserve policymakers that the coast is far from clear for the labor market and may require more policy support — in the form of interest rate reductions — if the current state of play persists.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly 100 hospitals and health systems announced layoffs or workforce reductions last year, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
—Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to those falling off the Medi-Cal rolls, the county would experience reductions in healthcare services due to cuts in federal funding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The rate reductions can drop your card rates into the single digits in many cases, making the payoff timeline far more manageable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For mortality risk reductions to be real, lives must be saved in the aggregate.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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At the Grand Prix Final in December, when Chock and Bates beat them in their only other head-to-head matchup, the judge had the Americans narrowly beating them in the free dance despite two deductions, including an egregious fall.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Everton, during that period, were little more than relegation scrappers, thanks to two significant points deductions in Dyche’s two seasons at the club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Visibility can vary rapidly in any area, with sudden decreases to near zero in only a few feet.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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At those levels, oxygen decreases, organ damage can occur, and fish become more vulnerable to disease.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 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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Many drug discounts already existed through platforms such as GoodRx, drug policy experts pointed out.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The farm also offers season passes for $57, also with similar discounts, that are good every day the farm is open, and include special parking.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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This week's declines leave the S&P 500 down almost 30 percent from their October 2025 peaks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Countries around the world experiencing their own population declines are now watching closely to see what South Korea does next.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some who follow the Make America Healthy Again movement praised his decision, but former health officials and some medical experts worried the firings would sow distrust in the public health system and in vaccines that have been found to be safe and effective.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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All told, the agency lost more than 17,000 civil servants through firings and resignations in 2025—including many scientific leaders at the FDA, CDC and NIH.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several Maryland school systems announced early dismissals Friday as forecasters warned of worsening weather conditions later in the day.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
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First Amendment experts question whether such dismissals violate free speech protections for public employees’ off-duty commentary.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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