subtracting (from)

present participle of subtract (from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracting (from)
Verb
  • Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Most of these early mandate states were centered around the Northeast, where viral spread started decreasing as a result of normal season patterns.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Across the United States, cities are decreasing the number of available psychiatric beds just as demand is surging.
    Ian West, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The report’s authors recommend modifying the fence sections so that there is a large animal jump at least every 1,000 feet, along with ground openings for small mammals every 500 feet.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 June 2026
  • The companies are also modifying the electrical characteristics of the devices in other ways.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Then, summing up what seemed to be the vibe of the patio.
    Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
  • No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • There was also some speculation on Tuesday that a pause in construction for a data center in Wyoming may be a signal that overall demand for AI capacity may be tapering.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 June 2026
  • And the 2026 Lancet Psychiatry network meta-analysis of 76 trials found abrupt discontinuation of any antidepressant carried meaningfully higher relapse risk than slow tapering with psychological support.
    Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Others expressed concerns about diminishing Black voting power.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Movies Are Good, Actually By Michael O’Donnell A film critic’s new book attacks the medium for diminishing culture.
    Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Measure Wearability in Time When downsizing shoes, Kathleen Barnes, founder of Carrie Bradshaw Lied, recommends measuring a pair’s wearability in time.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • But an even bigger obstacle to downsizing is likely to be the entrenched power of school employee unions.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Then Ferrari’s team reboots the underlying technology—centralizing server costs, cleaning up sprawling codebases—while slashing costs.
    Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Higgins said her solution is to speed up permitting by slashing red tape — both for these types of large, city projects and for home and business owners trying to install resilient upgrades.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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“Subtracting (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracting%20%28from%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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