DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

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Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation The fall in import demand, driven by inflation and currency devaluation, is evidence of a deeper economic crisis. — Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 The rial’s devaluation will have the effect of making imports more expensive and Iranian exports cheaper. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Higher yields generally challenge stocks, but strong nominal GDP growth and corporate profits can mitigate this, offering a hedge against potential currency devaluation. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 That was accompanied by a jump in precious metal prices, as investors anticipate further dollar devaluation. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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In the small-cap space, Piper Sandler's Tenthoff likes Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a pioneer in protein degradation that selectively destroys disease-causing proteins.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The degradation of Starshield is estimated to have cost Ukraine tens of millions of dollars in losses, according to an analysis by Dimko Zhluktenko, a drone pilot and analyst in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of degradation

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The hurricane center said the storm's intensity could fluctuate over the next few days but would likely maintain hurricane strength through Thursday, with gradual weakening forecast thereafter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The networks learn to recognize patterns by strengthening and weakening connections between nodes in response to training data.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of weakening

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Among the relics of its decline is a hulking complex of rusted pipes, towers and conveyor belts in Delano, just five miles north of the McFarland chipping yard.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The stock was down -7% in premarket trading Wednesday, to under $64/share, a decline of nearly 30% year-to-date to the lowest point since August 2024.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of decline

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But he was plagued by guilt over his ancestor’s role in the trials, and felt compelled to explore themes of human character, greed, and social decay through his work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
About 1 in 5 adults ages 20 to 64 has at least one untreated cavity, and nearly all adults 65 and older have dealt with tooth decay at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of decay

Noun

By contrast, the same injury in an older adult may be affected by reduced balance, lower bone density, tendon degeneration, arthritis, drug side effects or an unrecognized fracture.

— Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The genetic disorder causes degeneration of the light sensing cells in the retina, which can degrade peripheral and night vision so much that patients can become legally blind by young adulthood.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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