SUBTRACTED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

subtracted

verb

past tense of subtract

as in deducted

to take away (an amount or number) from a total if you subtract 10 from 23, you get 13 you can subtract the time you spent daydreaming from your total homework time

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Recent Examples of subtracted Last quarter, gas subtracted two tenths of a point. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 The headlines now will emphasize his 30-day jail sentence, that his own consequences have subtracted his ability to select a date. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 Obviously, new players have been added and some subtracted, but what should give fans confidence that this year’s defense will significantly improve? — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026 There will be plenty of discourse over the next few weeks, and a lot of negotiating on what could be added or subtracted from the legislation to get this off the Senate floor and into the House. — Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 The two resulting signals are subtracted from each other to deliver the pure EPR signal—no speed-limiting feedback loop needed. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 Washington subtracted after adding two potential difference-makers in trades for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch. — CBS News, 25 June 2026 Then, certain deductions (but not all deductions) for AGI from Form 1 that accompanies Form 1040 are subtracted. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The judge found that Energy Transfer’s contribution was a gift and subtracted the $10 million already paid by the federal government when calculating the nearly $28 million award. — ABC News, 11 June 2026

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After their settlement fee is deducted, however, net savings are typically closer to 20% to 25%.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 26 June 2026
After medical expenses are deducted, the woman would receive about $178,400 if the settlement is approved, according to the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ court papers.

— City News Service, Daily News, 23 June 2026

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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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