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Recent Examples of demotion
The player doesn’t make sense, the stat line isn’t clean and the demotion of the late, great Kobe Bryant … well, that just feels bad.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The threat of a first top-flight demotion since 1977 is very real.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This demotion remains a source of grief and camaraderie for the fanatical.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Just consider the ensuing 12 months that included a trade to a new team with high expectations, Penelope’s surgery, a poor start, an unexpected demotion and three different stints on the IL with injuries.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
For staff and faculty, disciplinary actions can include termination, demotion and salary reduction, per the law.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Other workers would face demotion, pay cuts and new jobs in different places.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Although labeled a lateral move, this punitive transfer functioned as a demotion in responsibility, stature, and opportunity.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Despite the demotion, Lardis learned a ton in his time with the Hawks — namely being poised against the greater talent in the NHL.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The threat of a first top-flight demotion since 1977 is very real.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
This demotion remains a source of grief and camaraderie for the fanatical.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Just consider the ensuing 12 months that included a trade to a new team with high expectations, Penelope’s surgery, a poor start, an unexpected demotion and three different stints on the IL with injuries.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
For staff and faculty, disciplinary actions can include termination, demotion and salary reduction, per the law.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Other workers would face demotion, pay cuts and new jobs in different places.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Although labeled a lateral move, this punitive transfer functioned as a demotion in responsibility, stature, and opportunity.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Despite the demotion, Lardis learned a ton in his time with the Hawks — namely being poised against the greater talent in the NHL.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotion
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Meanwhile, his company’s treatment of its essential workers, and the firing of Chris Smalls, an outspoken employee in a Staten Island warehouse, triggered the creation of the first Amazon union—a milestone in the recent surge of labor activism in America.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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By the end of March, Miller had become the new coach of Texas after the firing of Rodney Terry.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Florida otherwise gets a pat dismissal in Newsom’s memoir.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Authorities say Jesus Briceno Carrillo, 31, weaved into oncoming traffic, passed cars on the shoulder, and sped past three schools during dismissal before deputies caught him on a dead‑end road.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The arrest was not just a legal shock but a profound personal humiliation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2026
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To further my humiliation, my smartphone-addled brain included the incorrect frequency and URL.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The manner of Alonso’s sacking serves as an example of the way Perez sometimes operates.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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His performance, along with that of other Dolphins players, eventually led to the sacking of general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel after a 7-10 record.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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