as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devalued
The national debt and both parties’ willingness to continue spending money have devalued the dollar and continued our trend of rising inflation.
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Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
But according to an analysis today from Eno Sarris, Andrew Baggarly and Dan Hayes, that exclusivity has dwindled over the past decade, to the point the stat itself is potentially devalued.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Cubans’ purchasing power was devalued and the cost of foreign currency rose.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But something interesting began happening maybe the past couple of years as offenses devalued running backs.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Household consumption is more than two-thirds of the economy, and again it is fueled by debt that is giving way to delinquency at alarming rates and by assets that are at risk of being devalued.
—Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
While quarterbacks are always a priority, running backs have been devalued in exchange for pass rushers.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, Chase points and other transferable travel rewards can be indirectly devalued when partner airline or hotel loyalty programs change.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But the ease of AI has devalued language, difficulty, and the work and perseverance and focus necessary to make meaning out of words.
—Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
But according to an analysis today from Eno Sarris, Andrew Baggarly and Dan Hayes, that exclusivity has dwindled over the past decade, to the point the stat itself is potentially devalued.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Cubans’ purchasing power was devalued and the cost of foreign currency rose.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But something interesting began happening maybe the past couple of years as offenses devalued running backs.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Household consumption is more than two-thirds of the economy, and again it is fueled by debt that is giving way to delinquency at alarming rates and by assets that are at risk of being devalued.
—Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
While quarterbacks are always a priority, running backs have been devalued in exchange for pass rushers.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
However, Chase points and other transferable travel rewards can be indirectly devalued when partner airline or hotel loyalty programs change.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
But the ease of AI has devalued language, difficulty, and the work and perseverance and focus necessary to make meaning out of words.
—Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalued
reduced
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While Himatsingka had to take down his viral Bournvita clip, following a growing public backlash the company reduced sugar content in its offering, according to local media reports.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.—
Samantha Stokes,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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“Devalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalued. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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