as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devalue
This would devalue existing bonds, potentially triggering cascading failures at banks and financial institutions.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Although the safety position is typically devalued in the first round, Downs could go before the Cowboys have a chance to pick.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Democracy demands resistance to policies that devalue life.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
But his threat came as widespread protests—fueled by a devaluing currency and rapid inflation—have rattled the country in the past week, leading to violent clashes involving security forces.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Although the safety position is typically devalued in the first round, Downs could go before the Cowboys have a chance to pick.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Democracy demands resistance to policies that devalue life.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
But his threat came as widespread protests—fueled by a devaluing currency and rapid inflation—have rattled the country in the past week, leading to violent clashes involving security forces.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devalue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalue
reduce
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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