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Recent Examples of abasement
Your historical victory is your reward for your historical abasement.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abasement
Noun
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As wonderful as Wilde is in what’s easily one of her best roles, the equally fearless Hoffman matches her every step of the way, with sly comic timing and poignant vulnerability as Elliot wrestles with anger, humiliation and confusion over what could be lust or love, in spite of everything.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Evidence showed victims were compelled to engage in prostitution by means of force and acts of humiliation, according to the statement.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gold in particular has been buoyed by a mix of geopolitical tensions, fiscal uncertainty and concerns over currency debasement, forces that many believe remain firmly in place.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The debasement trade has gained momentum on speculation that US authorities might be willing to work with their Japanese counterparts to support the yen — and thereby are open to a weaker greenback.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Abasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abasement. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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