as in reduces
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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Recycling sports equipment not only keeps it out of landfills, but reduces the need for new equipment to be manufactured, Clarkin said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Being up to date on taxes reduces the amount of penalties and interest that builds from waiting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ohm, a cynical skeptic, dismisses their claims.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Evy is the skeptic who dismisses the noises as either an online hoax or bad plumbing.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Demotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotes. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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