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as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
a singing career on the downgrade
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as in downhill
a downward slope
the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage
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as in to demote
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 to reduce
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 downgrade
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
But the Moody’s downgrade and the market suddenly grasping the roughly $4 trillion debt load Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill would pile on has brought the April anxiety back to the forefront.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2025
Related to the status of the guarantee is how potential backlash could impact the U.S. government rating, which Moody’s just downgraded to Aa1.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Noun
According to the lobbying group’s director of sustainability and economics, Andrew Matters, a downgrade is likely in order.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025
But the Moody’s downgrade and the market suddenly grasping the roughly $4 trillion debt load Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill would pile on has brought the April anxiety back to the forefront.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Verb
Musk embarked on his DOGE project last year, promising during Trump’s Madison Square Garden campaign rally to cut the federal budget by $2 trillion before downgrading that pledge to $1 trillion during the president’s transition.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2025
Related to the status of the guarantee is how potential backlash could impact the U.S. government rating, which Moody’s just downgraded to Aa1.
—Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrade
Noun
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They are then transported to the Berkhamsted conservation center, where their condition is examined for deterioration.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Nationwide, the ramifications of deportation for these key citizens will affect all of us, which can lead to deterioration of our healthcare system, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health aides, etc.—
Rachel Blumberg,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Best Things to Do Check out the world's longest downhill ski race.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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These workhorse muscles keep your knees aligned and stable, especially on downhills and uneven terrain, and play a key role in helping to support your pack weight.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Good as the Royals’ rotation is, ranking third in the majors in ERA, the team lacks depth at Triple A. By demoting Cameron, the Royals could keep him stretched out and ready for his next major-league opportunity.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Rodgers was released in March and Hackett was demoted from playcalling duties amidst a 5-12 season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Their original sentences, which were 12 years and seven years, respectively, were reduced in September 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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What To Know While Morris' tracker shows that Trump's approval rating on the economy is trending downward, pollster Nate Silver's tracker tells a different story.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But what’s probably most interesting is which names make the biggest leaps in popularity, and which are quickly trending downward.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
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Some of the nation’s leading tourist destinations, including Orlando, Miami and Los Angeles, are bracing for how the decline will impact businesses that rely on spending from international travelers.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Russell Reynolds' Global CEO Turnover Index reports that the average CEO tenure dropped from 8.1 years in Q1 2024 to 6.8 years in Q1 2025, marking the sharpest decline in recent years.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Mainland investors bought today’s dip with a healthy $1.2 billion worth of net buying via Southbound Stock Connect.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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On average, since 2018, the price of milk per gallon in the United States has increased, with a notable dip in May 2024.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Violence, corruption and environmental degradation have saturated the avocado trade there, causing the U.S. to briefly stop imports and senators to agitate for action by the federal government.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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These trade shifts are causing environmental degradation.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Downgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrade. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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