trade down
verb
traded down; trading down; trades down
1
: to trade something in (such as an automobile) for something less expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase lower-priced items : economize
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But sales data shows some buyers are trading down to smaller, less-expensive models, says Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive.
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Joann Muller, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Kraft Heinz has been hurt by shoppers trading down to private-label products in the face of high inflation.
—Pia Singh,brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
If Ball can convince other teams that his health will not detract from his ability to contribute on a contender, then the Bulls would have the ability to make a better trade down the line.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The Titans could also use their top selection on Sanders, Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter, or even in a trade down to acquire more picks.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Joann Muller, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Kraft Heinz has been hurt by shoppers trading down to private-label products in the face of high inflation.
—Pia Singh,brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
If Ball can convince other teams that his health will not detract from his ability to contribute on a contender, then the Bulls would have the ability to make a better trade down the line.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The Titans could also use their top selection on Sanders, Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter, or even in a trade down to acquire more picks.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Trade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20down. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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