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Recent Examples of demotion
The Marlins’ demotion of struggling catcher Agustin Ramírez on Monday to make room for top prospect Joe Mack did not attract nearly as much attention as the Yankees’ decision to option shortstop Anthony Volpe.
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Hill reached out to Walz’s office to request additional comment on Gandhi’s demotion.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 May 2026
But Ramirez’s demotion says there’s only so much time given these young players before performance matters.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
While the Yankees don’t appear to be motivated by service time manipulation, that could be another consequence of Volpe’s demotion.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
The ruling last week sided with a tech worker who was fired after refusing to accept a demotion when his job was automated by AI.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Selders looked at the demotion as a way to achieve redemption.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Making his first start since April 13 after a demotion to the bullpen, David Peterson (0-4) was charged with seven runs in 3 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Hill reached out to Walz’s office to request additional comment on Gandhi’s demotion.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 May 2026
But Ramirez’s demotion says there’s only so much time given these young players before performance matters.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
While the Yankees don’t appear to be motivated by service time manipulation, that could be another consequence of Volpe’s demotion.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
The ruling last week sided with a tech worker who was fired after refusing to accept a demotion when his job was automated by AI.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Selders looked at the demotion as a way to achieve redemption.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Making his first start since April 13 after a demotion to the bullpen, David Peterson (0-4) was charged with seven runs in 3 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotion
Noun
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Daskalakis, who quit the CDC last summer in protest of the firing of its director at the time, Susan Monarez, raised some concern about the prospects of such infections.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Kornberg said the town's attorney, Bryan Rayburn, told the council the officers' firings hadn't followed the town charter, which requires 30 days' notice be given before employees can be suspended or removed.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Fani, who remains an associate professor, claimed his dismissal followed pressure from pro-Israel groups.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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At the time of his death, the 53-year-old president was enmeshed in a constitutional crisis over his tenure, and his ruling by decree following his dismissal of the Parliament.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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In a 2019 op-ed in The New York Times, Felix claimed that Nike offered her a 70 percent pay reduction during those negotiations.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Last month, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the reduction of about 1,000 roles at the company, 16% of its staff.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Not long into their humiliation of the Hawks, Jalen Brunson sprawled out for a loose ball.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Yet, Hendry voiced no sympathy for Brown’s false arrest, humiliation and psychological trauma.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Failing to win promotion in 2023-24, with such a significant wage budget, was a major disappointment for Leeds and Farke survived serious discussions at the top of the club about his potential sacking.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Eta, 34, was named interim manager of the Bundesliga club last week after the sacking of the under-performing Steffan Baumgart.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotion. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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