1
as in exiling
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 classifying
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 relegating
But the administration has turned its focus to largely urban areas instead of waterways, relegating the Coast Guard to a supporting role.
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Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
But bubbly, unstrategic, free-spirited Tallulah also has a tendency to suck up all the oxygen in a city, relegating Maia to the role of sidekick.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
With sciatica relegating LeBron James to the sidelines, Doncic was unstoppable as a scorer and put up 43 points.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mahomes’ connections with Tyquan Thornton secured the victory, relegating New York to their first 0-3 season since 2021.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Cadillac does, however, win back a few points for keeping some physical controls around instead of relegating everything to the touchscreen, even if some of the buttons look a bit chintzy.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Business leaders outside the technology bubble need to become more intimately involved with AI initiatives, versus relegating them to technical teams, who don’t necessarily fully connect the dots to business needs.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To make room for him, the Blue Jays are relegating Eric Lauer to the bullpen despite his rising status as one of the team's best pitchers.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
But bubbly, unstrategic, free-spirited Tallulah also has a tendency to suck up all the oxygen in a city, relegating Maia to the role of sidekick.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
With sciatica relegating LeBron James to the sidelines, Doncic was unstoppable as a scorer and put up 43 points.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Mahomes’ connections with Tyquan Thornton secured the victory, relegating New York to their first 0-3 season since 2021.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Cadillac does, however, win back a few points for keeping some physical controls around instead of relegating everything to the touchscreen, even if some of the buttons look a bit chintzy.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Business leaders outside the technology bubble need to become more intimately involved with AI initiatives, versus relegating them to technical teams, who don’t necessarily fully connect the dots to business needs.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To make room for him, the Blue Jays are relegating Eric Lauer to the bullpen despite his rising status as one of the team's best pitchers.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegating
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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DaCosta films it all with a ferociously cinematic flamboyance, banishing any charges of staginess.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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As for banishing, those shiny black leggings—the rock chic sort that look PVC but aren’t.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Much has already been written about the overwhelmingly negative reviews for the show, which some critics are ranking among the worst TV of all time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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He's tied with Stafford and Maye for most completions on passes traveling longer than 20 yards downfield (17 each), while ranking first in completion rate on these throws by far (61 percent, with Hurts next at 52 percent).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Islamabad has also tried to pressure the Taliban by deporting Afghan refugees.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Govt mistakenly letting people out instead of deporting.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Before that time many devices, ornaments and distinguishing marks followed one another as official marks of the Corps.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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People would devote entire dissertations to developing techniques for distinguishing handwritten digits or for recognizing faces in images; then a deep-learning algorithm would digest the underlying data, discover the subtleties of the problem, and make those projects seem obsolete.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Great Again slogan appears just below the line separating overt and covert white supremacy.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, parchment is often used for storage purposes, separating layers of baked goods like cookies or brownies to prevent them from sticking together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The honor marks Woods’ first appearance on the First Team, placing him among an elite group of 24 boys and girls selected for their outstanding performance throughout the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider hand-washing or placing the most delicate black garments in a mesh washing bag to offer even more protection.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Relegating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegating. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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