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as in demoted
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 reduced
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 downgraded
When the human at the head of the chain changes—switches teams, leaves, loses entitlements or gets downgraded for risk—the systems below rarely propagate the change.
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John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The government on May 28 downgraded its initial estimate for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, in large part due to more tepid consumer spending than was initially believed.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms, a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
She was ruled out, but took part of the team’s layup line minutes after being downgraded.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The bank downgraded the retailer in a Wednesday note to hold from buy, and cut its price target to $110.
—John Melloy,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 May 2026
There is little doubt, however, that corners have become a free-for-all and tackles that would have resulted in red cards five years ago are now routinely downgraded to yellows.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Borrowing costs are materially higher, credit markets are tighter and Paramount’s debt has already been downgraded by two of the three major rating agencies.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
So its status was downgraded to a dwarf planet.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The government on May 28 downgraded its initial estimate for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, in large part due to more tepid consumer spending than was initially believed.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms, a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
She was ruled out, but took part of the team’s layup line minutes after being downgraded.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The bank downgraded the retailer in a Wednesday note to hold from buy, and cut its price target to $110.
—John Melloy,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 May 2026
There is little doubt, however, that corners have become a free-for-all and tackles that would have resulted in red cards five years ago are now routinely downgraded to yellows.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Borrowing costs are materially higher, credit markets are tighter and Paramount’s debt has already been downgraded by two of the three major rating agencies.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
So its status was downgraded to a dwarf planet.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgraded
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Royce Lewis’ production at the plate since being demoted to Triple-A for a reset has drawn all kinds of attention.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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After Juventus were demoted to Serie B in 2006 following the Calciopoli scandal, Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Alessandro Del Piero, Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet stayed.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Similarly, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union created regulations that sharply reduced its dependence on natural gas in favor of renewable sources.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Accessibility This hotel is well-equipped for guests who need everything from adjustable showers to grab rails, lowered in-room view points and alarm clock telephone ringers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The fine was lowered to 1%, or $3,630, to reflect BHA’s financial condition.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Downgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgraded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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