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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
Software stocks — Several software stocks fell after being downgraded to hold by Jefferies.
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Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Rapids' Noah Cobb had a red card downgraded to yellow after another video review in the 30th minute to keep the match at even strength.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
At last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Winnipeg Jets sniper Kyle Connor started on the first line, was quickly downgraded to the fourth line and ultimately ended up scratched in the final against Canada.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Once a thriving Crowne Plaza, the hotel was downgraded to a Radisson and then a Red Lion before closing abruptly in early 2020 when the state suspended its tax permit.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had downgraded the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Patriots saw one defensive starter increase his practice participation and another defensive starter get downgraded on Thursday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Rapids' Noah Cobb had a red card downgraded to yellow after another video review in the 30th minute to keep the match at even strength.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
At last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Winnipeg Jets sniper Kyle Connor started on the first line, was quickly downgraded to the fourth line and ultimately ended up scratched in the final against Canada.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Once a thriving Crowne Plaza, the hotel was downgraded to a Radisson and then a Red Lion before closing abruptly in early 2020 when the state suspended its tax permit.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors had downgraded the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Patriots saw one defensive starter increase his practice participation and another defensive starter get downgraded on Thursday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgraded
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Gingles had been nearly demoted at his job, the co-worker said, due to taking too much time off because of his pending divorce.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bovino was demoted last month, two days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan 24.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Russia reduced flows, prices spiked, pushing up energy bills and helping fuel a cost of living crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, the report states, about 1% of the district’s more than 83,000 employees are likely to lose a job or have their pay reduced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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After entering the inner perimeter, Bradshaw said the man lowered the gas can and raised his shotgun before being shot by two Secret Service agents and a sheriff’s deputy.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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The amount of public funds involved could eventually be lowered, factoring in insurance compensation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Downgraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgraded. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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