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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dégringolade
Noun
  • With deterioration continuing, a 2014 study recommended the entire span be replaced.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Corrosion is one of the leading causes of conventional RC infrastructure deterioration, often requiring extensive repairs and maintenance.
    Carol Cain, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Just months after Saint Archer’s demise, though, Japanese brewing behemoth Sapporo bought the county’s largest brewery, Stone.
    Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
  • Nothing screams romance quite like lawmakers vigorously debating legislation or bills meeting their demise as deadlines loom.
    Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • In 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that projected coral reef degradation in Florida could increase the coastal flood risk to more than 7,300 people at the cost of $823.6 million annually.
    Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • The administration cited the degradation of the current FBI complex as a reason for the move.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Some slides did have a 1 hour wait time but that was the only downfall. ...
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
  • At a time when countless think pieces have been penned about the downfall of original animation, particularly in the light of recent box office flops from major players like Pixar, Applehans says studios should look to broaden their outlook, instead of relying on tired tropes.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.
    Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Most people let setbacks crush them, replaying the pain on repeat while missing the hidden power of learning from them.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Chelsea has avoided major injury setbacks through its first five games.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.
    Lisa Zornberg, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • The mood has clearly improved, and while still some disappointment and dissatisfaction lingers at the absence this summer – for various reasons – of key players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, there is a different feel starting to develop.
    Martin Rogers, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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“Dégringolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gringolade. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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