as in reduced
to bring to a lower grade or rank
the court-martial's decision was to demote the officer responsible for the failed mission
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Recent Examples of demoted
When Schmidt returns to the majors next week, Will Warren will probably be demoted.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Hackett was also demoted from his play-calling duties after Saleh was fired.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Several senior agency leaders, including the chief human resources officer, acting commissioner and acting general counsel, have resigned or been demoted since January.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
That was not enough for the Thai to preserve his seat with Sergio Perez waiting in the wings for 2021 as he was demoted to reserve driver.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
An additional 32 employees have been demoted and given pay cuts.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit alleged that Platt told Hernandez to lie to the public and the media and, after Hernandez challenged Platt, Hernandez was demoted and retired early.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Employees who are fired or demoted should consider consulting with an attorney for guidance.
—Gary Phelan, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Due to concern that the department would have too much purview over schools, it was then demoted to an Office of Education under different agencies.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Hackett was also demoted from his play-calling duties after Saleh was fired.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
Several senior agency leaders, including the chief human resources officer, acting commissioner and acting general counsel, have resigned or been demoted since January.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2025
That was not enough for the Thai to preserve his seat with Sergio Perez waiting in the wings for 2021 as he was demoted to reserve driver.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
An additional 32 employees have been demoted and given pay cuts.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit alleged that Platt told Hernandez to lie to the public and the media and, after Hernandez challenged Platt, Hernandez was demoted and retired early.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Employees who are fired or demoted should consider consulting with an attorney for guidance.
—Gary Phelan, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Due to concern that the department would have too much purview over schools, it was then demoted to an Office of Education under different agencies.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demoted
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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In their petition, Read's lawyers said the judge did not give counsel for either side the opportunity to speak and dismissed the jury without asking them if they were locked on all charges or any charges individually.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Demoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demoted. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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