1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses
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2
as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
sought an abatement of the court proceeding on the grounds that the plaintiff had no legal standing in the case
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Recent Examples of abatement
That would add about $1.3 million annually to the depredation fund for abatement assistance to pay for Avipel.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
In the environmental domain, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have become a unifying metric, offering a standardized way to assess and compare the impact of various GHG abatement actions.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Hoyne, whose company works on around 300 abatement projects a year, said the rules around residential demolitions can be a confusing, gray area for contractors.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The board members voted unanimously to extend oversight of Hyperion through at least next August, instead of terminating the abatement order in January.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
In the environmental domain, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have become a unifying metric, offering a standardized way to assess and compare the impact of various GHG abatement actions.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Hoyne, whose company works on around 300 abatement projects a year, said the rules around residential demolitions can be a confusing, gray area for contractors.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
The board members voted unanimously to extend oversight of Hyperion through at least next August, instead of terminating the abatement order in January.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abatement
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The administration is planning a much broader reduction of its workforce.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lift restrictions on shooting outside and in public spaces in L.A. (emulating NYC’s successful program) and offer a temporary reduction in permit fees in conjunction with loosening up notification requirements to reduce FilmLA’s staffing costs.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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In addition to a drop in homicides, Durham saw a 24% decrease in shooting incidents from 2023 to 2024 — though the number of people shot increased 6.8%, according to Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some will still see that number as low — combined with a decrease in points-per-game overall — and think that Danford isn’t evolving.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The painting refers to the European migrants who moved to Brazil en masse to work its plantations following the abolition of the slave trade in 1888.—
Emi Eleode,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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His decision is a nudge toward a more rational death penalty and perhaps its eventual abolition.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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However, other ways exist to deduct some expenses that qualify for a meal and entertainment tax deduction. 2024 Meals and Entertainment Allowable Tax Deductions The meals and entertainment tax deduction rules are the same for tax years 2023 and 2024.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Charitable contributions are only one part of the big picture of Schedule A deductions.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Associated Press pointed to the possibility of tariffs and a decline in consumer spending as the reasons for the earlier drop.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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It’s commonly accepted HR doctrine that after a large layoff, those who stay suffer a 20% decline in their job performance.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the Pirates won 18 of their last 30 games, putting a dent in the playoffs hopes of the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in the season’s final month.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read Next State Politics Trump’s deportation campaign won’t ‘make a dent,’ Idaho lawmakers say.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Abatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abatement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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