DEVOLUTIONS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

devolutions

noun

plural of devolution

as in deteriorations

a change to a lower state or level the gradual devolution of the neighborhood from a thriving community of close-knit families to a drug-ridden slum

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Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of deteriorations

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Key parameters such as time to recover (TTR), revenue at risk, lead times, OTIF and service-level degradations can be evaluated and compared across mitigation options.

— Dileep Rai, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.

— Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of degradations

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Neither tool eliminates sequence-of-returns risk, but both can reduce the pressure to turn temporary market declines into permanent mistakes.

— Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
In the backdrop of building out streaming, Disney and its media peers have also been contending with the loss of pay-TV bundle customers, which has led to considerable declines in distribution and advertising revenues.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of declines

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The relentless Carapaz pressured the American on the descents and put himself in the position to profit.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
On top of that, the Ultra 2 carries an EN13319 diving certification, whereas the original Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 9 are not safe for scuba descents.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

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