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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dégringolade
Noun
  • Most of the time, the summer slide—in other words, the deterioration of intellectual skills gained during the school year, during a period when kids are on breaks—is associated with a student’s reading skills, says Alexander.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 June 2025
  • The disease causes deterioration of nerve cells in the brain, a process that sets off a series of worsening symptoms.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 June 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
  • Despite Cordelia Chase’s unfortunate demise in the Buffy spinoff Angel, Charisma Carpenter is game to revive the character in the upcoming Buffy reboot.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 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
  • For now, however, even with setbacks in his bullpen sessions, the Guardians do expect Bieber to pitch this season.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Today’s models often treat people recovering from financial setbacks as inherently risky, even when their day-to-day behaviors show discipline and intention.
    Gabriele Buffo, Fortune, 26 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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