as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devalue
The centerpiece of the weekend has been devalued over time.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That would significantly devalue the regular season, while lining the coffers of college football’s ruling class.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Hesitancy also devalued the trades for players such as White, who did not fetch a single first-round pick despite being previously valued as one of the better young guard assets in the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Storytellers—roles that have been devalued for years now commands software engineer salaries.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That would significantly devalue the regular season, while lining the coffers of college football’s ruling class.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Hesitancy also devalued the trades for players such as White, who did not fetch a single first-round pick despite being previously valued as one of the better young guard assets in the league.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Storytellers—roles that have been devalued for years now commands software engineer salaries.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devalue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalue
reduce
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The thinking, according to airport officials, is to encourage riders to use the yet-to-open Automated People Mover, also known as Skylink, and to reduce vehicle traffic around the terminals.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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