discounts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of discountsnext
plural of discount
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted a discount of 20% from the original price

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discounts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discount
1
as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film

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2
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discounts
  1. reductions
  2. ignores
  3. deductions
  4. minimizes
  5. justifies
  6. diminishes
  7. criticizes
  8. explains
Noun
  • Yet another reason for rate reductions.
    Robert Barone, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Verb
  • So much is being disclosed that the borrower or tenant ignores everything.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The second view—people can just move to cheaper cities, because the prosperous city is full up—also ignores basic economics.
    Richard McGahey, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
Noun
  • If the provision sunsets (Congress appears mixed on this one), more taxpayers would be able to itemize their deductions.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The law made sweeping changes to deductions, depreciation, expensing, tax credits, and other tax items that affect businesses and individuals.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of deductions
Verb
  • Instead, rely on cold water on a gentle cycle which helps preserve the integrity of the colors and minimizes wear and tear, keeping your sheets looking fresh and vibrant for longer.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By reducing the invoice-to-payment cycle, automation minimizes errors, ensures immediate delivery, and facilitates real-time tracking of invoice statuses.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizes
Verb
  • This hypocrisy is rancid but irrelevant to those for whom the end justifies any means, including cold-blooded murder.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The question has to be asked whether Neuer justifies that sort of salary going forward.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • Expecting a spouse, children, or a community to handle this long-term is unrealistic, especially as families become more dispersed and community support diminishes.
    Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Flicks' tactics are some of the most entertaining and exciting ones to watch as a neutral, but once it they get found out, the reward part diminishes to the point of not being worth the risk playing such a dangerous high line and offside trap system.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Verb
  • That at least explains the offense, which had attrition on the offensive line and backfield, plus a couple of key losses at receiver because of off-field issues.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
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