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
But the ease of AI has devalued language, difficulty, and the work and perseverance and focus necessary to make meaning out of words.
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Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
As for Kel’el Ware, the tough love (which, at least of late, has been justified) does have the mitigating factor of devaluing a trade asset.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Denise Smith, assistant professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing, told Denver7 the policy leaves nurses feeling devalued.
—Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
In a society that devalues people with cognitive impairments and glosses over the concerns of their caregivers, anticipating and providing for their needs in this high-stakes environment would send a meaningful message.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
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Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
As for Kel’el Ware, the tough love (which, at least of late, has been justified) does have the mitigating factor of devaluing a trade asset.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Denise Smith, assistant professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing, told Denver7 the policy leaves nurses feeling devalued.
—Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
In a society that devalues people with cognitive impairments and glosses over the concerns of their caregivers, anticipating and providing for their needs in this high-stakes environment would send a meaningful message.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalue
reduce
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Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the state legislature, shows how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Companies are taking steps to reduce their plastic consumption, according to Melissa Bastos, Cotton Incorporated director of corporate strategy and insights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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