as in firings
the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
anyone who objects will get a demotion
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Recent Examples of demotions
City employees allegedly took demotions or resigned to avoid a toxic work environment.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities.
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Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1.
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Katie Servas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 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.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.
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Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
Other penalties include fines up to $1000 or demotions.
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Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Some of the agents had been reassigned earlier this year, in what were widely seen as demotions, The Washington Post reported.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities.
—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Word of the demotions came early in the spring semester, but the cuts take effect on July 1.
—
Katie Servas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 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
In Newark, 49 sergeants and 23 lieutenants who manage and supervise departments could face demotions if the results of their 2019 civil service exams are thrown out, according to the president of the city's Superior Officers' Association.
—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
An attorney for two other administrators who sued over their demotions said Monday that their lawsuit is still pending.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Dec. 2025
Other penalties include fines up to $1000 or demotions.
—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Some of the agents had been reassigned earlier this year, in what were widely seen as demotions, The Washington Post reported.
—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demotions
Noun
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Nonetheless, the firings were a reminder that the runway for a play caller to find his rhythm can be unforgiving.
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The heckler's veto The wave of firings after Kirk's assassination was spurred on by pro-Trump influencers, lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance.
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
Noun
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That led to a number of dismissals, including coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
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“Demotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demotions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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