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as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level
a singing career on the downgrade
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as in dips
a downward slope
the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage
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as in demotes
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 reduces
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 downgrades
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The value of gold isn't subject to earnings calls, dividend cuts or analyst downgrades.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
To recap, Anastasia Beverly Hills missed a term payment on its $650 million loan in August and paid the price with downgrades to its credit rating from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
How to Avoid Getting Downgraded While downgrades are almost entirely out of your control, there are a few factors that can work in your favor.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But given a wave of recent concern about the bank’s lending approach — evidenced by two ratings downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s this year — the change of guard holds the potential for shaping Afreximbank in Elombi’s image.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
London time, perhaps reflecting the fact that credit rating downgrades were expected in the days after the collapse of former Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government on Monday following a confidence vote.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In contrast, several notable S&P 500 stocks fell sharply, driven by a mix of earnings outlook revisions, regulatory risk, downgrades, demand concerns, and leadership changes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Earlier updates during the same period showed higher probabilities, with some forecasts seeing formation chances as high as 90 percent prior to the recent downgrades.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The ratings downgrades by two major credit ratings agencies reflects growing risk of a debt default by Brightline, possibly by early next year.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
No wonder, then, that downgrades are the order of the day for the Johnson administration.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The value of gold isn't subject to earnings calls, dividend cuts or analyst downgrades.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
To recap, Anastasia Beverly Hills missed a term payment on its $650 million loan in August and paid the price with downgrades to its credit rating from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
How to Avoid Getting Downgraded While downgrades are almost entirely out of your control, there are a few factors that can work in your favor.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But given a wave of recent concern about the bank’s lending approach — evidenced by two ratings downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s this year — the change of guard holds the potential for shaping Afreximbank in Elombi’s image.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
London time, perhaps reflecting the fact that credit rating downgrades were expected in the days after the collapse of former Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government on Monday following a confidence vote.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In contrast, several notable S&P 500 stocks fell sharply, driven by a mix of earnings outlook revisions, regulatory risk, downgrades, demand concerns, and leadership changes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Earlier updates during the same period showed higher probabilities, with some forecasts seeing formation chances as high as 90 percent prior to the recent downgrades.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rothschild & Co Redburn downgrades American Airlines to neutral from buy The firm says American is most at risk for rising jet fuel prices.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The ratings downgrades by two major credit ratings agencies reflects growing risk of a debt default by Brightline, possibly by early next year.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrades
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This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bean dips can be scooped up with bean chips.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Recycling sports equipment not only keeps it out of landfills, but reduces the need for new equipment to be manufactured, Clarkin said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Being up to date on taxes reduces the amount of penalties and interest that builds from waiting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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After posting the fastest sales growth among major automakers in Europe last year, Renault’s performance has fallen off a cliff in 2026, with stark declines in several markets in January and February.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The thirst for energy supply chains not linked to the spikes and falls of fossil fuel pricing is driving change.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Extra cargo makes your engine work harder and lowers fuel economy.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reducing your digital footprint lowers your overall exposure to fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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If Wyatt and Surrey could pen brilliant sonnets under Tudor tyranny, then certainly great art can be produced under capitalism despite its particular degradations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Grave of the Fireflies is about the horrors and degradations of war.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Placing an emphasis on entertaining, the pad is especially primed for outdoor hangs.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Downgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrades. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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