DEDUCTIONS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

deductions

noun

plural of deduction

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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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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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 Millionaires may contribute and then take deductions for charitable contributions. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 There were only 4 1⁄8 inches of differences (deductions) from one antler to the other, yielding the net score of 216 5⁄8. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 All three of those charges brought by the Premier League eventually resulted in points deductions. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Citing its investigation, the watchdog said 48 percent of the promotions were actually price increases, 40 percent were not real price deductions, and seven percent had a lower discount than advertised. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 On the flip side, doing the wrong thing meant point deductions. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 As this example shows, futures investing — and deductions drawn from it — can shift rapidly. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
Dignity Health did not directly address questions about staffing reductions Friday.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reductions

Noun

Offseason additions and subtractions To reset the culture and offensive structure, Atlanta made a splash by bringing in former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Even when signings worked out, they were often followed by subtractions elsewhere.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of subtractions

Noun

Every industry needs people who can look at data, draw inferences from it, and act upon it.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Told in alternating POVs between a sorceress, a woman knight and a serving girl, this is a fever dream of a fantasy novel with plenty of room for readers to make their own inferences about what’s really going on.

— S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inferences

Noun

Many insurance carriers offer discounts for bundling auto insurance with other policies or enrolling in safe driving programs.

— McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Livestreams frequently combine limited-time discounts, countdowns and low-stock warnings with product demonstrations.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of discounts

Noun

The conference said its rule would apply independently of the status of NCAA eligibility determinations.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
That includes making initial determinations about compliance with the injunction, as Nexstar wants, or if those ruling should still be left to the judge, Troy Nunley, as the state AGs and DirecTV want.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of determinations

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
With his final book, however, Morris refuses to draw conclusions, letting the ambiguity of Surrealists’ meanings stand.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusions

Noun

Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
As the consequences of this strategically catastrophic campaign become ever more apparent, the New Right’s clout is set to grow, having opposed the war from the start.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of consequences

Noun

Unrivaled remains governed by a 10-player committee, who advise on decisions such as travel and expansion.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Some might wonder why the commission has not already opened an investigation, given the seemingly ample amount of evidence that FIFA does not consult before making big decisions, but Masters took a more diplomatic stance.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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