as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Recent Examples of devaluing
As for Kel’el Ware, the tough love (which, at least of late, has been justified) does have the mitigating factor of devaluing a trade asset.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a long, problematic history of people feeling positively or negatively toward different kinds of English, rewarding how it is spoken or written by some sectors of society and devaluing how it is used by others.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy crisis has led to soaring inflation, including surging food prices, and a rapidly devaluing Cuban peso.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
The suit claimed that Wilson intentionally blocked the sale of The Deb in hopes of devaluing Wilson’s company, Camp Sugar, to the point where AI Films would sell its stake.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s one fewer than a peak in mid-2025 as political trends devaluing diversity blend with changes to succession plans and corporate structures.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
At least seven protesters were killed in relation to the demonstrations against the country’s weakening economy and devaluing currency.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a long, problematic history of people feeling positively or negatively toward different kinds of English, rewarding how it is spoken or written by some sectors of society and devaluing how it is used by others.
—Laura Aull, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The energy crisis has led to soaring inflation, including surging food prices, and a rapidly devaluing Cuban peso.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 17 Mar. 2026
The suit claimed that Wilson intentionally blocked the sale of The Deb in hopes of devaluing Wilson’s company, Camp Sugar, to the point where AI Films would sell its stake.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s one fewer than a peak in mid-2025 as political trends devaluing diversity blend with changes to succession plans and corporate structures.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
At least seven protesters were killed in relation to the demonstrations against the country’s weakening economy and devaluing currency.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2026
The threat of more efficient, devaluing production models to the livelihoods of artisans is historically clear.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devaluing
reducing
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Eco effort The Pig group’s 25-mile menu keeps suppliers local, reducing food miles and packaging in the process.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Devaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devaluing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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