1
as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
a singing career on the downgrade
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2
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
David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Shares of Enphase Energy also slipped 2% after similarly receiving a downgrade to neutral from overweight.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Bank of America downgrades Tapestry to neutral from buy Bank of America said in its downgrade of Tapestry that shares of the owner of brands such as Coach are close to fair value.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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Verb
Just before making that payment, Saks reached a deal with bondholders for up to $600 million in new financing to increase the company’s liquidity and better meet obligations to vendors, but the maneuver triggered a downgrade by Standard & Poor’s.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Shares of Enphase Energy also slipped 2% after similarly receiving a downgrade to neutral from overweight.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Adverb
The Maui Emergency Management Agency eventually lifted evacuation orders just after 11 p.m. local time after the National Weather Service downgraded the tsunami warning to an advisory.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Bank of America downgrades Tapestry to neutral from buy Bank of America said in its downgrade of Tapestry that shares of the owner of brands such as Coach are close to fair value.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrade
Noun
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Revs +6%, net income +11% The primary concern has been rapid deterioration in sales of Eylea, which accounts for roughly a third of Regeneron’s sales.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Once a display of fine Dutch craftsmanship and cutting-edge marine engineering, Phi is now uninsured, no longer in class, and showing signs of deterioration, including weather damage and scaffolding on deck.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Overall, its versatile geometry, persistence on uphills, and speed on downhills won our hearts.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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Men’s downhill: Odermatt (605 points) leads countryman Franjo von Allmen by 83 points.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fernandez struggled with the big league club in April, posting an 11.42 ERA over 11 appearances before being demoted to Memphis.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her own beloved father – first a bank manager, then demoted to bank clerk – had drunk himself to death when Travers was only eight years old.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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However, unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, only 73,000 new jobs were created last month, and the employment numbers for May and June were revised downward substantially.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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Not only did employers add a disappointing 73,000 jobs – well below the 105,000 expected – but payroll gains for May and June were revised downward by a whopping 258,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The world’s wealthiest nations are moving away from it, but the momentum in Asia and the Global South is more than enough to offset those declines.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Participants will use dip and seine nets for hands-on discovery.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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During the getaway on Monday, July 28, David took a dip in the refreshing water and later soaked up some sun.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Food production alone is the leading driver of deforestation, land degradation, and wildlife extinction.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Similarly, some brands are also offering waterless formulas to help protect the volatile ingredient from degradation.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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“Downgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrade. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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