1
as in banishes
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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2
as in classifies
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 relegates
Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the rush to capitalize on AI’s potential often relegates security to an afterthought.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
That pretty much relegates it to the back of the big mixed border in the garden.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the rush to capitalize on AI’s potential often relegates security to an afterthought.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
That pretty much relegates it to the back of the big mixed border in the garden.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegates
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Sturm has an acquaintance who classifies the bumper position as a diamond.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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That alone distinguishes Bienvenu’s take on a futuristic reality from most sci-fi narratives, which often occur in sleek, cold labs, desolate planets, or intricate spaceships floating in the vastness of space.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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What distinguishes outbreaks in detention from those in the broader community is not just risk, but power.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here's what countries pay their medalists and where the US ranks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Miso ranks high on my own list of fun ingredients.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without that key step, you can’t be classified as a true star; the presence of those fusion reactions, where hydrogen gets fused into helium, separates stars from all other heavenly bodies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The deer can occasionally be spotted on the lawn that separates the casitas from the main building and on the paths through the property.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Utah is facing the worst drought conditions among western states, with more than 94% of the state experiencing what the USDM categorizes as a Moderate Drought and more than 40% of the state experiencing Severe Drought.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Managers are asked to describe their leadership style in just three words, similar to how Netflix categorizes shows.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by a volunteer suggestion, Girl Scouts River Valleys created Troop 2026 through the Care to Share Program, which takes proceeds from cookie sales and distributes them to specific initiatives, like supporting veterans or food shelves.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Spectrum, owned by cable giant Charter Communications, which distributes the Dodgers’ SportsNet LA, had previously made available Dodger games as a streaming option through a separate app.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Relegates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegates. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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