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as in deduction
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 decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
However, other studies have shown that the commute can lead to negative health impacts, like a reduction in exercise, particularly for those whose round commute trip is greater than an hour, a report by the Keck Medicine of USC said.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And the reduction in social toxicity around Trump can arguably be seen in things that have not materialized.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
After-school programming One of the most urgent issues facing CPS is the drastic cuts to after-school programs, including an 80% reduction in funding for debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
However, other studies have shown that the commute can lead to negative health impacts, like a reduction in exercise, particularly for those whose round commute trip is greater than an hour, a report by the Keck Medicine of USC said.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
And the reduction in social toxicity around Trump can arguably be seen in things that have not materialized.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
After-school programming One of the most urgent issues facing CPS is the drastic cuts to after-school programs, including an 80% reduction in funding for debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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If the suit is connected to the defendant's business, a tax deduction should be non-controversial.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to a reduction in transactions at existing centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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By 2050, Tanzania may experience significant drought and more intense flooding, which could lead to a widespread decrease in agriculture and a lowering of the gross domestic product by up to 18 percent.New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Other promotions and discounts are listed on their website.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Offering 25% off for Cyber Monday Nearly New Shop, 1250 Bardstown Road: 30% off The Neon Flea, 1201 Goss Ave.: 20% off all clothing Oberer's Flowers, 1115 Herr Lane, Suite 150: 20% discount on the entire store for walk-in customers.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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AbbVie’s revenue decline can be attributed to the loss of market exclusivity for its top-selling drug – Humira.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The number of families experiencing homelessness rose by 15% from 2022 to 2023 after years of steady declines since 2015, the organization reports, likely because of policy shifts like reductions in COVID-era safety net spending and expiring eviction moratoriums.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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This environment creates a cycle where neurodivergent individuals may withdraw further, providing more evidence for their firing.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The reasons behind the firings were not immediately revealed, the Associated Press reported.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The state is making a dent by helping to finance the move to cleaner energy.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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And its stronger assortment of general merchandise is making a dent as well.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Note that states with lots of quits and dismissals also ranked high on hirings.Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Nov. 2024
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The dismissal of Douglas, who was 30-64 and had no winning seasons in his tenure, came exactly six weeks after Johnson fired Saleh as coach on Oct. 8 after the Jets were 2-3 to open the year.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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The cart drop came just as Chesterfield — the area's largest county — dropped out of the regional recycling collective altogether.Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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It was later clarified that the traditional coin toss took place before the ball drop.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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