as in deportation
the forced removal from a homeland
the relegation of Japanese-Americans to internment camps during World War II
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Recent Examples of relegation
Many of La Liga’s remaining relegation six-pointers will hinge on these contrasting approaches.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Cremonese remained without a win at home in Serie A since early December after it was held to a 0-0 draw by Torino and could drop into the relegation zone.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
This accessibility continues through the makeup of Europe’s leagues, which operate via a system of promotion and relegation.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Cremonese remained without a win at home in Serie A since early December after it was held to a 0-0 draw by Torino and could drop into the relegation zone.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
This accessibility continues through the makeup of Europe’s leagues, which operate via a system of promotion and relegation.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegation
Noun
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Trump’s actions during his second term — war, deportations, nasty rhetoric and a love of himself above all else — have been like fuel to that fire.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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European and Canadian visitors have been caught up in the president’s deportation campaign as well, likely discouraging more tourism.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, some of the settlers on those outposts have forced the expulsion and displacement of Palestinian communities following settler violence and harassment.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The student involved was later arrested and expulsion was recommended.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Relegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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