as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
a discount of 20% from the original price
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1
as in to ignore
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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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts
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as in cheap
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Recent Examples of discount
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Throughout that week customers can find discounts on electronics, tech, toys, Sephora beauty products, home décor, jewelry and apparel.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Some credit cards, like American Express, offer free or discounted Clear Plus memberships.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Washington Post, 10 June 2021
Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021
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Noun
Every color is on sale right now, with discounts varying by hue.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Throughout that week customers can find discounts on electronics, tech, toys, Sephora beauty products, home décor, jewelry and apparel.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
Xbox Controllers While the Xbox Elite wireless controller may be the best controller for the Microsoft console, the standard Xbox wireless controller is nothing to frown at—especially when it’s discounted by 30% off.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Some credit cards, like American Express, offer free or discounted Clear Plus memberships.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The stories energized widespread discussion of the lab-leak theory on social media, which quickly became meshed with theories about bioweapons research — a strain of speculation that scientists still strongly discount.
—Washington Post, 10 June 2021
Select facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers are marked 30 percent off, including this $8 (post-discount) gem.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discount
Noun
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Gauthier, who was mayor during most of the period in which the city achieved its historic drop in violent crime, believes East Palo Alto’s collaborative approach to crime reduction could be scaled up district-wide.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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It’s widely believed that Republicans could usher in more tax cuts, albeit with reductions in spending too, in an era when U.S. debt has already soared to historic levels.Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Kimberly Clausing, a former Treasury Department official in the Biden administration and a UCLA professor of tax law, said the GOP will probably overestimate the revenue from tariffs and ignore the negative economic impact of the duties.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Speaking with SiriusXM, Gramm lamented that Foreigner’s request to have its original members perform a medley of greatest hits was ignored — instead, younger artists Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, as well as friend of the group Sammy Hagar, were chosen to perform on their behalf.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
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However, the atmosphere was calmer than the previous week when Corpus appeared to surprise the board by appearing in person at a special meeting to censure her and call for her resignation, dismissing the resignation demands as politically motivated.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Though New Mexico special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey has filed motions for Judge Sommer to reconsider her decision to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin, Sommer rebuked those arguments and has declined to reconsider Morrissey's case multiple times in recent months.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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By contrast, solar panels, wind turbines, and appliances like induction stoves only get better — more efficient and cheaper — with time.Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The standard plan with ads costs $6.99/month, less than half the cost of the regular standard plan ($15.49/month), and much cheaper than the top-tier premium plan ($22.99/month).Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Bento is reported to be the only electric quadricycle to be certified as a commercial vehicle, and starts at €10k after eco-bonus deduction.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Now, our son is making overtures on behalf of his wife to just forgive and forget.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sounds to me like your friend can’t, won’t, or is disinclined to forgive you.James Parker, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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In contrast, the single-bore method minimizes street-level disruption.Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This method, which is based on the idea of moving to where the hottest deer sign and action can be found, is used by many hunters who decide to minimize their hunting gear footprint and overall carry weight.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Get the full forecast here. 7 inexpensive DIY renovations When done correctly, simple modifications can significantly boost your property's value.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Spanish retailer Mango offers an inexpensive set of two headbands or grab the lush cashmere scarf from White + Warren.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discount. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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