relegated

verb

past tense of relegate
1
as in banished
to force to leave a country courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire

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2
as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type some psychologists argue that the syndrome should be relegated to a different class of autism

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Recent Examples of relegated The poor performance left Doval, relegated to low-leverage opportunities, well removed from Aaron Boone’s circle of trust in recent weeks. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 The year 1980 also saw the Tower relegated to second place in the London skyline when the taller NatWest Tower was completed. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Conor O’Neill Ipswich Town Set to embark on their first season without manager Kieran McKenna since 2021, this Ipswich team feel more prepared for Premier League football than the one relegated from the top flight two seasons ago. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026 New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Pragiwaksono has only yet passed in two venues — Eastville Comedy Club in Brooklyn and Westside Comedy Club in Manhattan — so his sets are largely relegated to open mics. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026 While Betamax was considered the superior technology, it’s been relegated to the dustbin of history. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 July 2026 And worse, relegated to the proverbial dungeon or more accurately, the back of a bedside table drawer. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But Zendaya’s character is relegated to head-nodding and offering reassurance to Matt Damon’s Odysseus. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegated
  1. banished
  2. classified
  3. exiled
  4. ranked
  5. deported
  6. grouped
  7. distinguished
  8. placed
Verb
  • Most of us reach for breezy linen pants and flowy maxi dresses during summer, leaving our denim banished to the back of the closet.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • Calypso had been banished to live on the island of Ogygia after the Olympians defeated the Titans long ago.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of banished
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  • Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Most of the filings in the case are classified, with only a brief summary of the matter being made public.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of classified
Verb
  • Joe, a Geordie exiled to Yorkshire in search of work, regaled his son with stories of Jackie Milburn and the three FA Cup triumphs of the 1950s.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And last year’s constitutional reforms had already established a one-party system in a country where opposition leaders no longer exist, because they have been exiled.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of exiled
Verb
  • That ranked fifth among the 63 college FBS receivers who were targeted at least 25 times on man-to-man routes — more than first-round picks Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Platform comparability ranked second at 30%, followed by tooling and execution at 27%.
    — Zoe Soon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ranked
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  • However, her asylum claim was ultimately denied, and she was ordered deported, the ruling said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • Both were deported and are living in Matamoros, Mexico, just south of Brownsville, Texas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of deported
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  • There was an unprecedented growth in Banijay’s live event business, which is grouped with Banijay Entertainment, where revenues soar almost 50% thanks to both the Winter Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • Based on whether these proteins are present, metastatic breast cancer is generally grouped into a few main categories, such as hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive, or triple-negative.
    — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of grouped
Verb
  • The whiskey is distinguished by an unusually high proportion of pot still spirit, giving it a richer, spicier profile than many Irish blends.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
Verb
  • Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.
    — Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of placed

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