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as in banished
to force to leave a country
courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
some psychologists argue that the syndrome should be relegated to a different class of autism
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Recent Examples of relegated
Black Chicagoans were relegated to deplorable housing like one room kitchenettes.
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Edie Kasten, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rockies, who have now lost eight straight to Philadelphia dating back to last season, looked like a team that should be relegated compared to the two-time defending National League East champs, who have made four straight playoff appearances.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
And 22 of them come from Lonnie Johnson’s first three seasons with the Houston Texans, before he was declared a second-round disappointment, and relegated to special teams work for the past four seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike when the Heat were in the midst of a seven-game winning streak the last time the teams met, the Heat now again have effectively been relegated to the play-in tournament.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Lose enough, get relegated to a lower division, and you’ll be forced to lay off staff and take a write-down on your investment as your revenues drastically shrink.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Should Leeds be relegated, the new Championship season starts on Saturday, August 14.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Once relegated to sad desk lunches and low fat diet fads, this creamy, protein powerhouse is now the secret weapon behind some of our readers’ smartest, coziest, and most craveable recipes.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
It isn't merely relegated to the first few lessons.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Edie Kasten, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rockies, who have now lost eight straight to Philadelphia dating back to last season, looked like a team that should be relegated compared to the two-time defending National League East champs, who have made four straight playoff appearances.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
And 22 of them come from Lonnie Johnson’s first three seasons with the Houston Texans, before he was declared a second-round disappointment, and relegated to special teams work for the past four seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Unlike when the Heat were in the midst of a seven-game winning streak the last time the teams met, the Heat now again have effectively been relegated to the play-in tournament.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Lose enough, get relegated to a lower division, and you’ll be forced to lay off staff and take a write-down on your investment as your revenues drastically shrink.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Should Leeds be relegated, the new Championship season starts on Saturday, August 14.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Once relegated to sad desk lunches and low fat diet fads, this creamy, protein powerhouse is now the secret weapon behind some of our readers’ smartest, coziest, and most craveable recipes.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026
It isn't merely relegated to the first few lessons.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegated
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While Vitello was banished to his office, the Giants lost a lot more than that.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Finish last in the Social Darwinism of a European football league, and you’re banished to a lower division of the game.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Addiction itself was not officially classified as a disease until 1987.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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River Bend is classified as a village — instead of a city or other municipality — under Missouri law due to its small population size.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dillon said the tortoise was still roaming the grounds of the governor's residence on the island best known as the place Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to following his defeat by the British at Waterloo in 1815.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The last ruler of the empire, Bahadur Shah II, was deposed by the British colonial powers and exiled to Rangoon, Burma (present-day Yangon, Myanmar), after his involvement in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here are all nine official version of the ultimate Raging Bull ranked.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants were detained and many were deported during the months-long mass deportation campaign in Chicago last fall known as Operation Midway Blitz.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained over 260 DACA recipients and deported more than 80 in 2025 alone.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Obama Center artists, who will be grouped in a section called Embodiment, there are two other main sections at the fair.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Across a wide range of practice areas, from corporate law and litigation to emerging fields influenced by technology and global policy, today’s most influential lawyers are distinguished by their vision, dedication, and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was placed on administrative duties, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The signs replace a display of 32 fabric flags that previously flew along the overpass fence, originally placed by community members after the crash, according to an ITD news release.—
Rose Evans
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Relegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegated. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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