demonetize

verb

Definition of demonetizenext
as in to debase

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Recent Examples of demonetize The risk associated with dependency on a single system that can either demonetize you, or cut your pay drastically at a moments notice, is risky business. — Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 YouTube will still allow videos with falsehoods about climate change on its platform — but will demonetize any videos or channels that promote hoaxes or conspiracy theories about the topic. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Oct. 2021 Six weeks later, De La Haye was presented with an ultimatum, demonetize his YouTube channel or give up his football scholarship. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2021 YouTube also used this agreement to demonetize Dawson and Onision. — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 26 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for demonetize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonetize
  1. debase
  2. devaluate
  3. reduce
  4. devalue
  5. write down
  6. attenuate
  7. write off
  8. downgrade
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  • In spite of their original values of humanitarianism and neutrality, these organizations have been morally debased from within, using the language of human rights and international justice yet deploying it on behalf of autocracies and against the liberal democracies that created them.
    — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • In order to emerge victorious in his quest to bring the World Cup to Mexico, De la Torre debases himself and backstabs shamelessly.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of debase
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  • The best way to respond to love bombing Over time, love bombers shift from a position of idealizing their new partner and expressing their feelings in an over-the-top positive way to devaluating their partner in a critical and demeaning way.
    — Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The move is likely to further devaluate Iran’s currency, create a liquidity crunch and be viewed in Tehran as a significant escalation, said Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of Bourse & Bazaar, a think tank focused on Iran’s economy.
    — John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Oct. 2020
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  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • If anything, the money layer is hoping for a crash, because that will hugely devalue gaming intellectual property and allow the industry’s assets to be bought up extremely cheaply.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • For other first basemen, understanding the metrics might mean the difference between finding a job or slipping out of a sport that has increasingly devalued their position.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of devalue
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  • During his treatment, he was isolated in a Sydney apartment and began writing down stories about his life and his family and friendships.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • State terms kindly, write down what matters, and let security grow through follow-through.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of write down
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  • The current media environment is so grim that critique of anything has become radically attenuated.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • In saltwater, conventional signals attenuate between 1 and 10 dB per meter, limiting range to just a few feet.
    — Omar Kardoudi June 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Definition of attenuate
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  • About $3,000 in transportation costs for passenger vans and drivers had to be written off as well.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • This is seen as friendly to the creatives, with Amazon potentially prepared to write off a chunk of its spend and for key creatives and filmmakers to get their backend should the movie make money.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of write off
Verb
  • Citi downgrades Pepsi to neutral from buy Citi downgraded Pepsi following earnings.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • But the disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz led them to downgrade expectations to a decline in oil demand for this year.
    — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of downgrade

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