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Recent Examples of demotion
This demotion remains a source of grief and camaraderie for the fanatical.
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David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Some of Ryan Walker’s skill indicators took a beating last season, which led to a lengthy demotion from the closer’s role in San Francisco.
—Al Melchior, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The demotion from network to Netflix may be a necessary concession to technology and the marketplace, but the decision to rebrand, or rather un-brand, the SAG awards is a judgment call, and a bad one.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 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
David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Some of Ryan Walker’s skill indicators took a beating last season, which led to a lengthy demotion from the closer’s role in San Francisco.
—Al Melchior, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The demotion from network to Netflix may be a necessary concession to technology and the marketplace, but the decision to rebrand, or rather un-brand, the SAG awards is a judgment call, and a bad one.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 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
Noun
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But amid mass firings and shifting priorities, that role has waned.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There just really simply has to be firings.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The changes were slight — reductions of just one-tenth of a second and one-half of a mile to a solar lap spanning two years and hundreds of millions of miles, according to the scientists.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 16 Mar. 2026.
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