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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
That was a major downgrade from his current district, which swallows up right-leaning eastern San Diego County and the conservative pockets of Temecula and Murrieta.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, the story arrived after the streamer downgraded its deal with the pair from an overall deal to a first-look deal and exited Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever as a business partner.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The figure also represents the first formal downgrade since 2023, following three straight years in which the country’s officials called for GDP growth of roughly 5 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
That was a major downgrade from his current district, which swallows up right-leaning eastern San Diego County and the conservative pockets of Temecula and Murrieta.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
As part of his austerity plan, Milei downgraded the Human Rights Secretariat to a sub-secretariat, cut its budget and laid off staff.
—Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, the story arrived after the streamer downgraded its deal with the pair from an overall deal to a first-look deal and exited Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever as a business partner.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrade
Noun
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Lifting them exposes the materials to rapid changes in pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels, which can accelerate deterioration or trigger instability.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The dramatic move offers the latest evidence of the deterioration in relations between Lebanon and Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Goggia's win marked the third Italian victory from three races at the finals this weekend, after Laura Pirovano won the downhill and secured that discipline title on Saturday and Dominik Paris won the men's downhill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Houston freshman Kingston Flemings is a downhill guard with great playmaking ability.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, demoted him as a working royal but didn’t do much else and provided him with the money to pay a settlement to Virginia Giuffre.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2026
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Just beware of adding something really wacky—like raisins—or you’ll be put on potluck probation and demoted to plate-and-napkin duty.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gold has been one of the better-performing assets over the past year, and when markets get choppy, leveraged funds and institutional investors tend to reduce exposure.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This rotation pushes air downward, creating a breeze that makes the room feel cooler — even if the actual temperature doesn’t change.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Still, a product whose rate moves downward with ease can also move upward without issue, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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She was obligated to sing her big barnstormers on loop, which offered fans a cruel barometer by which to judge her decline.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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That dynamic can pull down the 10-year Treasury yield, which could, in turn, cause a dip in mortgage rates.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The only problem was a dip occurred in a critical contract season for Tolbert.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Oil prices, which rallied on Tuesday after tumbling in the prior session, resumed their slide and were last down 6%.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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That’s down from the 30% occupancy when the Epicentre was sold in 2022.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Downgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrade. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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