1
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtractions
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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3
as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deductions
This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.
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Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fixed income falls short Right now, the 82-year-old's only income is $2,000 a month from Social Security – closer to $1,700 after deductions.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Gift this article A New Jersey Congressman is looking to roughly double the cap on state and local tax deductions to $80,800 for married couples, in a bid to secure more savings for residents in high-tax states.
—Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions, no federal tax on tips or overtime pay (up to specified limits) and higher credits and deductions for children, the IRS said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
Colorado offers the tips and auto loan deductions but not the overtime tax break.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.
—Larz May, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Fixed income falls short Right now, the 82-year-old's only income is $2,000 a month from Social Security – closer to $1,700 after deductions.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The agency then sends a CP2000 notice, which is an IRS proposal to change your income, payments, credits or deductions on your return.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Gift this article A New Jersey Congressman is looking to roughly double the cap on state and local tax deductions to $80,800 for married couples, in a bid to secure more savings for residents in high-tax states.
—Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg, 14 Apr. 2026
These include permanently larger standard deductions, no federal tax on tips or overtime pay (up to specified limits) and higher credits and deductions for children, the IRS said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
Colorado offers the tips and auto loan deductions but not the overtime tax break.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
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Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even with service reductions, Vista’s parent, American Healthcare Systems, continues to owe property taxes from 2023 and 2024.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune is tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local teams.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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It’s now owned by Bacardi, and the lineup has seen some additions and subtractions over the past few years.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The property also features a variety of dining partnerships, offering discounts at some local bars and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outdoor plants will see deepest discounts at the end of their season.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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McFarlane’s first interim spell obviously represents far too small a sample to draw any definitive conclusions about his tactical style.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Clemente, his analysis of the video of the scene leads him to some conclusions.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Apr. 2026
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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