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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
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
The downgrade applies to the 15-year bonds issued by the state that have not been repaid.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
ABC News, 18 June 2026
Credit rating agencies have made a series of bond rating downgrades over the past year.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Noun
The downgrade comes less than two years after one of its alums, Ilona Maher, became an international star at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
The downgrade applies to the 15-year bonds issued by the state that have not been repaid.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
Verb
Arthur, the first tropical storm of the season in the Atlantic basin, was downgraded to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Credit rating agencies have made a series of bond rating downgrades over the past year.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrade
Noun
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Spanning 7,045 yards from the tips, this is a fun and fair thrill ride right from your opening downhill tee shot.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Castle has mixed up playing on and off the ball so that his downhill, slow style could come out when needed.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Crowley, who was demoted to another position, filed a lawsuit against the city, saying the mayor engaged in a retaliation campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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With Wells expected back, the Yankees will have to demote one of their incumbent catchers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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In another, a Pullman maid is bent over, hard at work, with her hair swept back into a ponytail, her gaze pointed downward and focused on the task at hand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The best incense holder is the Spacekeeper Waterfall Incense Burner, which is made of ceramic and directs the smoke downward in a cascade-like fashion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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The decline in energy prices is easing inflation concerns, which has helped push the 10-year Treasury yield down roughly 9 basis points.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Whether it's served as an appetizer or a side to accompany the main dish, the potluck isn't complete without at least a few dips.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The Peptide-132 Hair Bond Repair Treatment uses a proprietary peptide complex, along with keratin, collagen, and amino acids, to repair damage, smooth frizz, and strengthen dry or overprocessed strands without weighing hair down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Regulators continue to focus on runway safety, and FAA data shows there were 1,636 runway incursions in fiscal year 2025, down from 1,758 in 2024 and 1,760 in 2023.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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“Downgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrade. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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