downgrading

present participle of downgrade

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of downgrading That's especially true if an airline reduces service by downgrading you or canceling your flight, but is required to pay you under the law. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 Still, any Emirati response would likely stop at downgrading diplomatic ties rather than severing them, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Along with downgrading Coker’s status, the Panthers also elevated offensive tackle Brandon Walton and cornerback Keion Crossen from the practice squad. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025 The scores reflected the judges' differing opinions, with Hough downgrading from his eight of last week to a score of seven and Inaba nudging up to an eight. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025 One of the biggest reasons why users may consider downgrading to iOS 18 is the new Liquid Glass design. PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 Debating downgrading before the new eye-watering $795 annual fee. R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 With ratings agencies such as Fitch downgrading ASDA’s debt profile, the scale of rollbacks may lessen by Christmas if sales don’t improve, as the firm may not want to risk further rating downgrades or liquidity strains. John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Still, in downgrading the name to neutral, BofA expressed concerns about decelerating growth in data centers. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrading
Verb
  • The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Applesauce can replace vegetable oil or eggs in baked goods, potentially lowering the fat content and avoiding egg allergens and the use of animal products.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Colder air will arrive Saturday night and Sunday, lowering snow levels to 4000-5000 feet.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Considering this poor return (scoring points was a key target in demoting Doohan for Colapinto), Briatore acknowledged during the Dutch GP weekend that Alpine may have unnecessarily burdened its young Argentine driver.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Spirit has been looking for ways to slash costs, including furloughing and demoting hundreds more pilots and cutting unprofitable routes.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025

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“Downgrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrading. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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