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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For his brand, 5XLs and 6XLs remain a core seller, but demand has grown for 3XLs and 4XLs as people trade down in size.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Sanctions and European gas supply diversification are bringing Russia’s European gas trade down to a fraction of its previous volume.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) traded down 8% on Monday, Aug. 25.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
Cleveland made the pick even after trading down in the first round to select defensive tackle Mason Graham and already selecting Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Sanctions and European gas supply diversification are bringing Russia’s European gas trade down to a fraction of its previous volume.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) traded down 8% on Monday, Aug. 25.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
Cleveland made the pick even after trading down in the first round to select defensive tackle Mason Graham and already selecting Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Trade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20down. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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