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Recent Examples of demotion
Although labeled a lateral move, this punitive transfer functioned as a demotion in responsibility, stature, and opportunity.
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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
How equestrian team learned of demotion Around the time that UC Davis held the meeting with members of the equestrian team, the school posted a statement.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The exact terms of Engstrand’s departure are unclear, but being stripped of play-calling marked a clear demotion.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
But Sheppard had a disappointing rookie season with the Rockets that included a demotion to the G League.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The development, which effectively amounts to a demotion, follows intense backlash over how top federal officials, including Bovino, responded to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The demotion carries with it a reduction in pay.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Jackson maintained her position for nearly two decades before accepting a demotion in 1979 to become both the federal women’s program manager and the affirmative action program manager.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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
How equestrian team learned of demotion Around the time that UC Davis held the meeting with members of the equestrian team, the school posted a statement.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The exact terms of Engstrand’s departure are unclear, but being stripped of play-calling marked a clear demotion.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
But Sheppard had a disappointing rookie season with the Rockets that included a demotion to the G League.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The development, which effectively amounts to a demotion, follows intense backlash over how top federal officials, including Bovino, responded to the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The demotion carries with it a reduction in pay.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Jackson maintained her position for nearly two decades before accepting a demotion in 1979 to become both the federal women’s program manager and the affirmative action program manager.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotion
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The correct route onto the island, which is home to an MoD firing range, is via a barrier by QinetiQ’s security office.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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For Bill Self and others who follow Big 12 basketball, a rather quiet Sunday night was interrupted with the news of Jerome Tang’s firing as men’s basketball coach at Kansas State.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Supreme Court is sending the case back to the lower court for dismissal.—
Melissa Repko,Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department has appealed the dismissal of those prosecutions.—
JESSICA HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The city’s community housing services division saw its budget slashed to $26 million ahead of the current fiscal year, a 41% reduction.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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And humiliation masquerades as justice.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Clinton later faced impeachment proceedings in December 1998, while Lewinsky became a global target of ridicule and humiliation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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His appointment in Turin came last March after Thiago Motta’s sacking, almost one year after a similar short-term role as Lazio head coach in 2024 following Mauricio Sarri’s resignation.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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