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as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level
a singing career on the downgrade
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as in dips
a downward slope
the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage
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as in demotes
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 reduces
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 downgrades
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
How to Avoid Getting Downgraded While downgrades are almost entirely out of your control, there are a few factors that can work in your favor.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But given a wave of recent concern about the bank’s lending approach — evidenced by two ratings downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s this year — the change of guard holds the potential for shaping Afreximbank in Elombi’s image.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
London time, perhaps reflecting the fact that credit rating downgrades were expected in the days after the collapse of former Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government on Monday following a confidence vote.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
In contrast, several notable S&P 500 stocks fell sharply, driven by a mix of earnings outlook revisions, regulatory risk, downgrades, demand concerns, and leadership changes.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Earlier updates during the same period showed higher probabilities, with some forecasts seeing formation chances as high as 90 percent prior to the recent downgrades.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Whether through complete disconnection or selective downgrades, people are carving out space from the algorithmic grind.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
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Dabrowski, the former president of the Wirepoints conservative policy advocacy group, also noted that past state credit rating downgrades under previous governors were signs of fiscal mismanagement.
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Needham downgrades Nike to hold from buy Needham said the turnaround is taking too long.
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Morelia Paletas recently opened there, as well, bringing another location in Charlotte to customize its fruity Mexican paletas with dips and toppings.—
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Miles McBride’s field goal attempts are also up, while both Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby have seen shot dips, too.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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Although the study shows that the occurrence of giant planets declines as stars age, the few planets that remain in close orbits around red giants offer valuable insights.—
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The largest declines were in Massachusetts, down 26, Washington state, down 18, and North Carolina, down 17.—
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Utah finished last after three falls on the beam, producing its lowest score since February 2000.—
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Wipe Up Spills Promptly This seems like a no-brainer, but liquids on a floor's surface is one of the leading causes of falls.—
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Obviously, police not shooting lowers the risk of harm to the suspect.—
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That lowers his ultimate value a bit.—
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
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Other indoor amenities include a wooden study with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, a finished basement for casual hangs, and a sauna.—
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Best Top and Sweater Deals ‘Tis the season for cute, cozy sweaters and tops that work for both casual hangs and holiday outings.—
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“Downgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrades. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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