deductions

noun

plural of deduction
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 Yes, clubs have fallen foul of slightly breaking Premier League rules in the past and have received points deductions as a result. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 What is likely is point deductions, enforced looking forward, not backward. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Corporations also benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act with their tax rates decreasing from 35% to 21% and even down to 15% when depreciation deductions were added. — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 That client's business expense deductions totaled nearly $53,000. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Amaral listed some of the other advantages of co-producing with Brazil, including production services at lower rates, incredibly high-quality crews, and tax deductions and incentives in certain states. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Tax Policy Ken Paxton, Republican Paxton’s affordability plan includes a series of tax deductions. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
  1. reductions
  2. subtractions
  3. inferences
  4. discounts
  5. determinations
  6. conclusions
  7. consequences
  8. decisions
Noun
  • Retatrutide has produced some of the largest weight loss results reported in obesity drug trials to date, and Bikman said published data on the drug demonstrate substantial reductions in liver fat, triglycerides and fasting insulin.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Adding creatine to an exercise and diet intervention resulted in greater reductions in body fat percentage, better preservation of lean body mass, and marked improvements in upper- and lower-body strength compared to a placebo.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • For the Ducks to match that, their summer additions will have to add up to more than the subtractions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Not only did management have to make a handful of subtractions, but every key RFA has signed above market value.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of subtractions
Noun
  • La Liga is yet to release distribution amounts for 2025-26 but, based on previous seasons and inferences which can be drawn from Barca’s latest figures, the amount the club must hand over to Sixth Street is in the region of €40million per year.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Stevens allowed the case to proceed, noting there were multiple inferences to draw from the evidence and that one interpretation implicated Perillo.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • Today's Walmart Deals of the Day feature epic discounts on high-performance audio gear to make your daily routine a musical masterpiece.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than relying on discounts to drive traffic, the company can use product innovation and marketing to give customers a reason to visit at full price.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of discounts
Noun
  • Although a United Nations panel investigating the Myanmar military referred to genocidal intent, the United Nations does not make official determinations of genocide.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The government expects states to rely increasingly on third-party data — on things such as workers’ compensation claims or prescription information — to help make determinations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The expert stressed that the team's field work was complete but that laboratory analysis was still underway before broader conclusions could be drawn.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • The Cornell 7 lawsuit refers to the legal document filed by an unnamed Cornell University student who accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and faced no legal consequences.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But since that process can take years, those decisions can still have important real-world consequences.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • And the decisions are made quickly, typically within 48 hours.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And some have said that decisions about data centers should be left to local officials.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of decisions

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“Deductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deductions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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