SUBTRACTIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

subtractions

noun

plural of subtraction

as in deductions

the act or an instance of taking away from a total the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

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Recent Examples of subtractions The most significant subtractions are interest on federal bonds and $24,000 pension deduction. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026 For the Ducks to match that, their summer additions will have to add up to more than the subtractions. — 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 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 And on and on, additions, subtractions. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 What many people don’t realize is that the academic subject of mathematics is not about doing quick sums and subtractions in your head. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026

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Noun

Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of deductions

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In an internal memo, Qualcomm Chief Executive Officer Cristiano Amon stated the reductions aim to foster a stronger performance culture and address ongoing shortfalls relative to operational expectations.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
In a clinical study of 194 patients, 80% of them reported significant reductions in knee pain that lasted for at least a full year after receiving the treatment.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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