Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtracting (from)
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The confirmation came just two days before the Fed is expected to vote on reducing its key interest rate.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The September 8th Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariffs represents yet another twist in what has become a roller coaster ride for America's food system.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That said, there are a lot of approaches to making biofuel that rely on modifying the fats found in plants or algae.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The style features an exaggerated fit that balloons out from the hip before tapering at the ankle, creating a sculptural, banana-like silhouette, according to British Vogue.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Many full-size van models also lack the necessary width for a transverse rear bed, tapering in toward the roof to cut width below what's necessary for a builder to install a transverse bed in the over-load floor space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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However, diminishing perceptions that a college education is very important have occurred relatively equally among both Republicans and Democrats, suggesting that other factors must also be at play.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Robert finally hands over control of Downton to his daughter Mary and starts the process of downsizing.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This statement comes after about 100 employees, including researchers, were fired from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s violence prevention division in August due to downsizing by HHS — less than two weeks after a shooting attacking the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The luxury furniture retailer fell roughly 8% in premarket trading after slashing its annual revenue outlook.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite the shock loss, Milei has vowed no changes to his divisive agenda, which has reshaped Argentina’s economy, slashing inflation while boosting growth.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways The calls to remove videos of Charlie Kirk's death highlight the challenges of moderating violence online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By the same token, inflation seems to be moderating.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Subtracting (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtracting%20%28from%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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