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as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
a singing career on the downgrade
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as in downhill
a downward slope
the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage
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as in to demote
to bring to a lower grade or rank
increased automation resulted in many jobs in the factory being downgraded
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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
the company's filing for Chapter 11 downgraded the stock to the point where it was selling for pennies a share
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Recent Examples of downgrade
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The Fed and the International Monetary Fund put long-term growth for the U.S. economy at 1.8 percent in their latest projections, a sizable downgrade from the 2.8-percent growth of 2024.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
Moody’s Ratings downgraded its credit outlook on Tuesday for the state’s largest electric utility, Eversource subsidiary CL&P, based on what its analysts called Connecticut’s worst-in-the-nation regulatory environment.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The downgrade extends to revenues for the next several years as well, largely owing to the unstable economy.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The Fed and the International Monetary Fund put long-term growth for the U.S. economy at 1.8 percent in their latest projections, a sizable downgrade from the 2.8-percent growth of 2024.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Adverb
Starlink users might be able to reduce their monthly bill by downgrading their internet plan.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
Moody’s Ratings downgraded its credit outlook on Tuesday for the state’s largest electric utility, Eversource subsidiary CL&P, based on what its analysts called Connecticut’s worst-in-the-nation regulatory environment.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrade
Noun
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Most of the time, the summer slide—in other words, the deterioration of intellectual skills gained during the school year, during a period when kids are on breaks—is associated with a student’s reading skills, says Alexander.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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The disease causes deterioration of nerve cells in the brain, a process that sets off a series of worsening symptoms.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
19 June 2025
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Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Mar. 2025
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Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With the Mets tentatively planning to activate Vientos on Monday, Mauricio is the likely candidate to demote.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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The Boston Red Sox are demoting top prospect Kristian Campbell, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Inflation data of late has shown little pass-through so far as companies burn off inventory accumulated in the run-up to the tariff announcement, and amid concerns that consumer demand is slowing and reducing pricing power.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m. Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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In-ho, clearly taking no pleasure in the sight in the wake of recent events, darted his eyes downward and rolled back up his window, before his driver moved on….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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The 38% response has been trending downward unevenly, and in 2024, using a different methodology, 20% said the US stands above, while 55% said there were other countries that were also great.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Monday saw some dips and slight drops, but the market rebounded and closed up almost 1%.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Besides the 28% dip in overall crime, cops have seen a 48% drop in burglaries, a 28% fall in felony assaults and a 27% reduction in robberies, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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This natural degradation in data characteristics means an AI that once performed well might start making errors as its environment evolves.—
Ronen Cojocaru,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Despite the degradation of its military capabilities, Iran can leverage proxies, criminal organizations abroad, and cyberattacks to hit Israeli, and possibly U.S., targets.—
Nakissa Jahanbani,
The Conversation,
20 June 2025
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“Downgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrade. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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