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Recent Examples of devaluation
Some companies push investors to act immediately, often warning that economic collapse or currency devaluation is imminent and that gold is the only safe option.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The pressure has accelerated the devaluation of Iran's currency, the rial.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the positional devaluation of running backs does force you to pause for a moment when seeing Love that high.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Even gold, a $35 trillion asset class by Lee’s calculation, isn’t safe from devaluation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The pressure has accelerated the devaluation of Iran's currency, the rial.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
But the positional devaluation of running backs does force you to pause for a moment when seeing Love that high.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Even gold, a $35 trillion asset class by Lee’s calculation, isn’t safe from devaluation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devaluation
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Distractions are a major culprit of this degradation of learning, Horvath previously told Fortune, adding that refocusing attention after it’s been diverted takes time to recover.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Chief among the concerns that needed to be addressed were moisture degradation within the original interior finishes, general leaks and the conservation of doors and windows.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, any miscalculation or direct confrontation at sea could tip the diplomatic posturing into rapid deterioration and risk jeopardizing the fragile stability in the detente between Washington and Beijing.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Toss any berries showing signs of deterioration.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Democrats took the opportunity to grill Kennedy on the upsurge in vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, under his watch and the weakening of the childhood vaccine schedule.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fact that weakening was observed at all four locations is significant, said Shane Elipot, a physical oceanographer at the University of Miami and a report author.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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But researchers who study fertility trends say the decline is driven by forces that have little to do with contraception access and that restricting it is unlikely to produce more births.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cities and towns around the state with large immigrant populations have seen steep enrollment declines over the last year, says the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance, as families have been deported or voluntarily returned to their home countries amidst heightened anxiety.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic reported in August that the 47-year-old did not see eye to eye with Forest’s then-head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and there was a falling out that would become the catalyst for the Portuguese coach to leave the club.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the blasting afternoon sun, the stench of fermenting earth and decay steams off the marsh.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Power from radioactive decay NRD claims the battery can deliver power outputs ranging from 5 nanowatts to 500 nanowatts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
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The research team noted that fatty degeneration of the muscle could be clearly seen on MRIs, as streaks of fat replace muscle fibers.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The downgrade comes on the heels of the chemical company surging 16% on Thursday.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, potential downgrades to the city’s credit rating will cost residents millions of additional dollars for decades to come.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Devaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devaluation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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