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Recent Examples of demotion
While the Yankees don’t appear to be motivated by service time manipulation, that could be another consequence of Volpe’s demotion.
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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
But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Burnley’s relegation comes two days after that of Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have been bottom of the table since August and whose demotion was confirmed after West Ham’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Six clubs are in theory relegation proof with their ability to flex their financial weight to add players and avoid a demotion.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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
But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Burnley’s relegation comes two days after that of Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have been bottom of the table since August and whose demotion was confirmed after West Ham’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace on Monday.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Six clubs are in theory relegation proof with their ability to flex their financial weight to add players and avoid a demotion.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotion
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The Red Sox have issued eight fewer challenges than any other team, but Alex Cora, who was fired on Saturday, said before his firing that he wasn’t bothered by the low rates.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the space startup, this included a record-breaking 300-second burn—the longest duration hot firing of any RDRE engine yet.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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But mostly the dismissal of Hathaway’s grand clownery in this was transferred hatred for the objectionable movie itself.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Hegseth seemed to emerge with solid Republican support, though a few GOP senators asked about the dismissal of a top Army general and sought assurances that the Pentagon is doing everything possible to prevent civilian deaths.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This represents a 500°C, or 900°F, reduction compared to existing methods.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Most states have some sort of incentive in place to benefit EV buyers, including tax credits or rebates, or utility rate reductions, according to a 2023 report from the National Conference of State Legislators, a bipartisan nonprofit group for state legislators and their staff.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
3 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
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Will the humiliation never end?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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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 4 May. 2026.
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