reductions

noun

plural of reduction
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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2
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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3
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 Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026 Dignity Health did not directly address questions about staffing reductions Friday. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Graves said the reductions show Kansas City is making progress on crime while acknowledging that the statistics represent individual residents who have been affected. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Rethinking the Burnout Conversation Burnout may not always be resolved through workload reductions alone, particularly when broader questions of role fit remain. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 High-poverty districts that rely on E-Rate to cover up to 90% of network costs warn cuts would force staff and program reductions and widen existing educational inequities. — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Indiana's law doesn't require insurers to reduce premiums commensurate with hospital price reductions. — Alex Olgin, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 In northwest suburban Northlake, the average homeowner would save more than $2,000 on their annual tax bill — a difference of almost 30% — if local data centers did not receive valuation reductions and incentives, according to the analysis. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Historically, organizations have achieved dramatic cost reductions through outsourcing, labor arbitrage, and operating model redesign. — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
  1. deductions
  2. decreases
  3. demotions
  4. discounts
  5. declines
  6. firings
  7. dents
  8. dismissals
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  • This status also serves as a crucial fundraising tool, as donations from alumni and others become eligible for tax deductions.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deductions
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  • Some early studies are showing that people using AI chatbots designed with cognitive behavior therapy principles experienced decreases in symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to psychologists.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But the summer months have also thrown into sharp relief the unequal way in which those decreases in violence have shown up across the city.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The new competitive model emphasizes promotions and demotions, with a goal of winning over more fans.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Definition of demotions
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  • My expert shopping adventure led me to 10 can’t-miss Labor Day discounts going for $20 or less.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Now is also a great time to stock up on household essentials with discounts on dishwasher tabs, batteries, toilet bowl cleaner and more up to 50% off.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of discounts
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  • While not impacting immediate fuel prices, as development will take 7-10 years, the 100-year agreement aims to offset future declines in domestic shale production.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In Asia, markets fell with South Korean equities leading declines in the region.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of declines
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  • Among other requests, the complaint asked the court to declare the firings unlawful under the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedures Act and bar the Pentagon from proceeding with the terminations.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly after the firings, Stars and Stripes published an open letter from Navy Capt.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of firings
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  • Tracks Check that the tracks on both sides of the door are properly aligned and free of dents or debris.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Regularly inspect your spatulas for any sign of wear, including loose components, cracks, scratches or dents.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dents
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  • Jeremiah Johnson, vice president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, said asylum rates appear to be one factor, but the dismissals cannot be attributed to a single reason.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This baseball season has been defined, in part, by dismissals.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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