devalues

present tense third-person singular of devalue

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Recent Examples of devalues As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind. Essence, 30 Sep. 2025 There’s a common misconception that automation devalues human work—or that AI will simply put everyone out of work. Shyam Ravindranathan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 In the current format, labeling the FedEx Cup winner as the tour champion devalues a season’s worth of play. Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 Finding the same class elsewhere for free devalues the site. Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalues
reduces
Verb
  • This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Devalues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalues. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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