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deduct

[dih-duhkt] / dɪˈdʌkt /
VERB
take away or out; reduce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reduce subtract withdraw write off
STRONG
abstract allow bate diminish discount dock lessen rebate remove take
WEAK
cut back decrease by draw back knock off roll back take from take off
Antonyms
STRONG
add disallow enlarge expand extend hold increase keep lengthen raise refuse reject strengthen

Example Sentences

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If you place qualifying equipment or assets in service after Jan. 19, 2026, you may deduct the full cost immediately.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Leicester City have appealed against a decision to deduct them six points for breaching English Football League financial rules.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The tax code previously let bettors deduct 100% of their losses up to their winnings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

This deduction is for each taxpayer who is 65 or older, so a married couple in their 70s filing jointly could deduct $12,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“Mrs. Kastor will deduct five points off my grade if I don’t hand my paper in by the end of first period!”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.