as in to deduct
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 subtract
Children are commonly taught to add, subtract and even multiply two numbers by stacking them, one on top of the other.
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Cory Turner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
The ability to add or subtract resources as needed—the hallmark of as-a-service—enables businesses to meet unpredictable demand while optimizing costs.
—Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
When the losses exceed the gains, then up to $3,000 of capital losses can be subtracted against your other income.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s not too bad given that the club subtracted the straw that stirs the drink for them in five-on-four.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Cory Turner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
The ability to add or subtract resources as needed—the hallmark of as-a-service—enables businesses to meet unpredictable demand while optimizing costs.
—Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
When the losses exceed the gains, then up to $3,000 of capital losses can be subtracted against your other income.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
That’s not too bad given that the club subtracted the straw that stirs the drink for them in five-on-four.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subtract
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“Subtract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtract. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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