downgrades 1 of 2

noun

plural of downgrade
1
as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level a singing career on the downgrade

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2
as in dips
a downward slope the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage

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downgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of downgrade
1
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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2
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
Noun
With upcoming reviews from both Moody's and S&P in Q4, rating downgrades could amplify selling pressure. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Certain airport changes, additional connections, and involuntary downgrades can also qualify for refunds. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 Pluss and several other speakers also discussed downgrades to certain hospital supplies, like tape and IVs. — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 The last thing this administration should be doing at a time when Chicago’s credit rating is hanging by a thread is give analysts more fodder for future downgrades to add to the four Johnson already has amassed on his three-year watch. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Some coaching changes were flat out downgrades from their predecessors while others, while not necessarily poor coaches in their own right, were terrible fits and never should have been considered in the first place. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 With Bellinger out, the Yankees will shift to a combination of Schuemann and Spencer Jones in left field, but both are significant downgrades from Bellinger on both sides of the ball. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Verb
Baker Mayfield is out for this one, and that obviously downgrades everyone on their offense. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Jefferies downgrades Roblox to underperform from hold Jefferies said bookings look too optimistic. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Wall Street downgrades Apple With less than one month to go before Tim Cook hands over the Apple CEO reins to John Ternus, the iPhone maker is facing cascading challenges. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downgrades
  1. deteriorations
  2. dips
  3. reduces
  4. lowers
  5. declines
  6. falls
  7. degradations
  8. downhills
Noun
  • Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of deteriorations
Noun
  • In this case, for instance, Rabtsevich noticed the dips in TIC 4206066's light in 2018 tended to align with moments where TESS fired its thrusters, which may have skewed the results.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The broad stock market has seen the largest dips, on average, during midterm years compared with any other in the presidential cycle, Detrick's data shows.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • Billable hour pressure The billable hour is central to the business model of many law firms, but when AI significantly reduces the time lawyers spend sifting through and drafting documents, the economics are no longer so straightforward.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
  • It can also be equipped with an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system that reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 70 percent to meet IMO Tier III regulations.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • Properly sorting laundry saves energy, lowers utility costs, and extends the life of your clothing.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • It's aided by an active suspension system that lowers the car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lowers
Noun
  • Things already had been tough internally amid the engagement challenges hurting Netflix’s stock as high-profile series had not performed to expectations and most returning shows have seen viewership declines season-to-season over the past year.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sarandos told investors in July that such declines are typical and that second season falloff is slightly improved this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of declines
Noun
  • On Thursday, that included two slip-and-falls that resulted in a 64-yard gain to set up a touchdown and a 21-yard gain on third-and-21 to move the chains and set up another Buccaneers touchdown.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive—after all, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Key parameters such as time to recover (TTR), revenue at risk, lead times, OTIF and service-level degradations can be evaluated and compared across mitigation options.
    — Dileep Rai, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.
    — Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of degradations
Noun
  • The Picklejus aims for the complete package in mountain running, tackling not just distances greater than 100 miles but also the dramatic uphills and downhills that may come along the way.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of downhills

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“Downgrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downgrades. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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