trade down
verb
traded down; trading down; trades down
1
: to trade something in (such as an automobile) for something less expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase lower-priced items : economize
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Lastly, the Volatility Index (VIX) traded down into the 14s on Thursday.
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Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
However, Feinsand did not shut down the idea of him being traded down the line, which is when the Yankees could look to grab him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, restaurant regulars who used to come in daily are now coming in once or twice a week, and returning customers are trading down on their purchases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Consumers will trade down and be more choiceful than ever.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
However, Feinsand did not shut down the idea of him being traded down the line, which is when the Yankees could look to grab him.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
For example, restaurant regulars who used to come in daily are now coming in once or twice a week, and returning customers are trading down on their purchases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Consumers will trade down and be more choiceful than ever.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Trade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20down. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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