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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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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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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
Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the budget proposal on Capitol Hill last week, telling senators that the visitor experience to parks can be improved even while spending and staff reductions are made.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The reductions were also greater in younger people than people older than 65, who are less likely to use the lifeline.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the start of flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to June.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Disciplinary measures included termination, transfers to other positions and salary reductions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Their goal was to limit reductions in services and avoid being forced to lay off at least 400 city workers.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the budget proposal on Capitol Hill last week, telling senators that the visitor experience to parks can be improved even while spending and staff reductions are made.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The reductions were also greater in younger people than people older than 65, who are less likely to use the lifeline.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the start of flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to June.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Disciplinary measures included termination, transfers to other positions and salary reductions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Their goal was to limit reductions in services and avoid being forced to lay off at least 400 city workers.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reductions
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This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Even small decreases in cognitive functioning may be associated with a higher risk of death.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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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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Despite Republicans being the only partisan group to rate the economy positively in the index, their economic rating dropped 15 points between March and April, larger than declines among Democrats or independents.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In five of the prior seven quarters, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The department paid nearly $3 million to former employees since 2019 to settle accusations of pay, age, gender and disability discrimination, whistleblower protection violations, and retaliatory firings.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those firings included Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, White House chief of staff John Kelly, and Defense Secretary Mark Esper.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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After two dismissals, 8 residents filed a third lawsuit against VENU in January.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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News of the dismissals was first reported by The New York Times.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reductions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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