SUBTRACT Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

subtract

verb

səb-ˈtrakt

Definition of subtract

as in to deduct

to take away (an amount or number) from a total if you subtract 10 from 23, you get 13 you can subtract the time you spent daydreaming from your total homework time

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Recent Examples of subtract Back in the early spring, the idea of subtracting a durable 33-game starter (and a former second-round pick) from a defensive line that seemed to be an area of major concern for the Bears would have been unthinkable. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Not to be outdone, math-magicians on Capitol Hill have been busily subtracting workdays. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 The loss of rentable space would also subtract tens of thousands of dollars from the building’s annual income. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Copeland’s opinion addressed whether Sami could subtract the cost of goods from his business income and deduct alleged business expenses for a variety of items, including TV and video streaming, marketing events and charitable donations. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtract

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deduct

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Stock donors can deduct the full market value of their shares without paying capital gains tax on the assets’ growth.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Cannabis operators could not deduct ordinary business expenses under Section 162(a), including rent, payroll, insurance, marketing, utilities and administrative costs.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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