An income tax is levied on any income that exceeds deductions.
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Deductions
Synonyms for "deductions" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: conclusion, deduction, inference, reasoning, subtraction.
- Sentence evidence is available for deductions, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "deductions".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "deductions"
Keep "deductions" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "deductions" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "deductions", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "deductions" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
8 entrieshypothetical syllogismitemized deductionmodus ponenspayroll deductionsalary deductionstandard deductionsyllogismtax deduction
Collocations
6 entriesitemized deductionpayroll deductionsalary deductionstandard deductiontax deductionwithholding tax
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
It is a mistake to confound strangeness with mystery. The most commonplace crime is often the most mysterious, because it presents no new or special features from which deductions may be drawn.
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I had no keener pleasure than in following Holmes in his professional investigations, and in admiring the rapid deductions, as swift as intuitions, and yet always founded on a logical basis with which he unravelled the problems which were submitted to him.
Source: tatoeba (6620807)
Your hand stole towards your own old wound and a smile quivered on your lips, which showed me that the ridiculous side of this method of settling international questions had forced itself upon your mind. At this point I agreed with you that it was preposterous and was glad to find that all my deductions had been correct.
Source: tatoeba (6957858)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "deductions"?
Closest matches include conclusion, deduction, inference, reasoning, subtraction.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "deductions"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.