DISCOUNTING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

discounting

verb

present participle of discount

as in ignoring

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 dismissing

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 discounting Management is changing online distribution, trying to get discounting under control and moving more product decisions closer to the Chinese customer. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Taco Bell attract budget-conscious consumers without resorting to blanket discounting across their menus. — Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Still, some have warned against entirely discounting the settler groups. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Prices are discounting an approximately 45% normalization of memory earnings next year, according to the firm. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Amazon Outlet is deeply discounting current-season styles like breezy tops, lightweight dresses, and sneakers ready for thousands of steps. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 While luggage and travel gear are seeing major markdowns, the retailer is also quietly discounting dozens of breezy maxi dresses that are perfect for long weekends, beach getaways, cruises, and summer celebrations all $40 and under. — Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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Verb

There is a danger in drawing comparisons between current events and the Nazi Holocaust, but there is a greater danger in ignoring the similarities.

— David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
When a motorist receives a moving violation, there are consequences for ignoring the summons.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignoring

Verb

Petersen allegedly deferred to a male sergeant’s expertise on topics including firearms and internal affairs while dismissing Kennon’s expertise in other areas.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
With the commander-in-chief and defense secretary now dismissing those reports as false, Congress should require a bipartisan committee of former military members to visit the ship.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissing

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What makes a roster a championship roster is scheming by accentuating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
The yearlong closure allowed the park district to address multiple infrastructure needs at once, minimizing the disruption that would have resulted from completing the work over several seasons, according to officials.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of minimizing

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For lunch, there are two options – Sails Bar on the beach or Cayenne, the grill restaurant overlooking the sea.

— Ann Lee, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooking

Verb

In the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, France's initial mediating role gave way to a pro-Armenia stance, alienating Baku and diminishing its leverage with Yerevan, which now increasingly favors the US.

— Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
During Anahulu Ho Emi, the third and final phase, the focus is diminishing, surrendering and reflecting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminishing

Verb

Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who was vocally in support of the government's policies, was convicted of inciting violence and justifying murder.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The second, less visible but arguably more consequential, is that the capability gap justifying dependence on closed frontier labs has nearly disappeared.

— Pawel Rzeszucinski, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of justifying

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Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Washington recognizes this development, explaining efforts to quietly shift assets and troops to bases further away from Iran.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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