as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devaluing
But his threat came as widespread protests—fueled by a devaluing currency and rapid inflation—have rattled the country in the past week, leading to violent clashes involving security forces.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Not just deskilling, but devaluing too?
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
One week before the 2023 draft, Roseman was asked about how the Eagles benefited from not devaluing a future pick compared to a present-day pick.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Saturday Night Live vet and Parks and Recreation alumna blasted the Oscars for devaluing the genre in a recent interview on her Good Hang podcast.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Since Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against a devaluing currency, a weaker dollar can make Bitcoin more attractive.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Every airline had a different approach, but common methods included raising status tier requirements, partnering with credit card companies to offer cardholder-exclusive perks, and devaluing what each mile is worth by increasing the number of miles needed to book an award ticket.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Not just deskilling, but devaluing too?
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
One week before the 2023 draft, Roseman was asked about how the Eagles benefited from not devaluing a future pick compared to a present-day pick.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The Saturday Night Live vet and Parks and Recreation alumna blasted the Oscars for devaluing the genre in a recent interview on her Good Hang podcast.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Since Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against a devaluing currency, a weaker dollar can make Bitcoin more attractive.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Every airline had a different approach, but common methods included raising status tier requirements, partnering with credit card companies to offer cardholder-exclusive perks, and devaluing what each mile is worth by increasing the number of miles needed to book an award ticket.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devaluing
reducing
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Permeable pavers allow rainwater to soak into the ground, reducing flood risk, while offering an upscale look.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Devaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devaluing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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