as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devalue
That’s the steepest loss for the greenback in the first half of the year, per Reuters, since 1986, shortly after the U.S. and several allies had reached an agreement, known as the Plaza Accord, to devalue a wildly overpriced dollar.
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Our sense is that Memphis would not devalue the revenue shares.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
And an education system in which achievement for those on the lower half of the economic ladder is being devalued?
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Notably both gold and crypto share one great characteristic: They are designed to remove holders from the whims of government — all governments — which have historically devalued their currencies to buy the votes of the public.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Our sense is that Memphis would not devalue the revenue shares.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
And an education system in which achievement for those on the lower half of the economic ladder is being devalued?
—Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Notably both gold and crypto share one great characteristic: They are designed to remove holders from the whims of government — all governments — which have historically devalued their currencies to buy the votes of the public.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for devalue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalue
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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This, together with a higher standard deduction, reduced the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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