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
So disabled Americans really have a uniquely challenging position, in that they are very frequently devalued and dehumanized by the health care system.
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 5 May 2025
Darcy told me that, while the economy under Trump has made things less stable for creators and his administration has largely rewarded right wing influencers who push pro-Trump propaganda, which devalues real journalism, news consumers as a whole are flocking to independent voices.
—Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The trade charts show somewhat even value, but that’s because future picks are devalued.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The position has become so devalued through the years there have been only 18 inside linebackers (not edge rushers) taken in the first round the past decade.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 5 May 2025
Darcy told me that, while the economy under Trump has made things less stable for creators and his administration has largely rewarded right wing influencers who push pro-Trump propaganda, which devalues real journalism, news consumers as a whole are flocking to independent voices.
—Taylor Lorenz, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The trade charts show somewhat even value, but that’s because future picks are devalued.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The position has become so devalued through the years there have been only 18 inside linebackers (not edge rushers) taken in the first round the past decade.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devalue
reduce
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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