1
as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
the sad dégringolade of the holiday from a solemn day of remembrance to just another excuse to go shopping
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as in demise
a loss of status
a sad dégringolade for a theater company that once premiered important American plays
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By diplomatic standards, the deterioration has been abrupt.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Other economists — such as those at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and UBS Group AG — interpreted the rapid deterioration in hiring more as a sign of weak labor demand, which would push the Fed to commence with rate reductions at its next policy meeting in September.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Over 75 years of social change, political earthquakes, media shifts, military conflicts and, maybe most important, the demise of the mass celebrity, game show hosts have managed to stay above the fray.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nissan Altima: Another sedan bites the dust as the Nissan Altima gets its pink slip for 2026, following the larger Maxima’s demise for 2025.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Once opened, maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent mold growth and flavor degradation.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Suppression repair is a critical part of firefighting efforts, to reduce erosion and soil degradation in the areas used in the firefighting efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But the ups and downs of the market are just one measure of AI’s impact, and even some of AI’s biggest critics say the downfall won’t happen overnight.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Based on Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, and adapted by Joe Barton (Black Doves, Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project), the five-part reimagination explores the meteoric rise and mythic downfall of one of history’s most iconic composers — and rock star virtuoso of the 18th century, Mozart.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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The modest share price increase to A$42 came despite a decline in the company’s net profit from $13.7 billion to $10.2 billion in the 12 months to June 30.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Black bear sightings on the rise Similar to bobcats, the black bear population is on the rise after experiencing a population decline in the 1800s due to hunting and habitat loss.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
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In other words, a setback isn’t the end, rather it should be seen as an opportunity to learn, reinforce defenses, and come out stronger.—
Ray Heffer,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Russia’s Foreign Minister said on Sunday there were no plans for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump’s peace efforts.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
24 Aug. 2025
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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
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The changing declination also defines the daily arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Newcastle’s response to Isak’s statement suggests as such, and though insiders at the club have felt a degree of sympathy for the player, believing him to have been badly advised, the club went public with its disappointment, and on the attack too.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are logical reasons for these September disappointments.—
Steven Zeitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Dégringolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gringolade. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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