1
as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about
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as in corruption
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline
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Recent Examples of degradation
The recent malicious defamation and degradation of DEI is based at best on ignorance and at worst, on racial bias and stereotyping.
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Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
New Testing Methods Challenge Old Models To evaluate their data, the researchers plotted cell degradation over time for each protocol, at three different rates of discharge, or C-rates.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
An extraordinary pre-Hispanic road network is facing development pressure and environmental degradation, but local and international advocacy could achieve socially sustainable management.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The degradation of batteries is a challenge that bedevils all sorts of electronics.
—Asher Price, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
New Testing Methods Challenge Old Models To evaluate their data, the researchers plotted cell degradation over time for each protocol, at three different rates of discharge, or C-rates.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
An extraordinary pre-Hispanic road network is facing development pressure and environmental degradation, but local and international advocacy could achieve socially sustainable management.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The degradation of batteries is a challenge that bedevils all sorts of electronics.
—Asher Price, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degradation
Noun
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This industry is the major culprit in the bay’s deterioration.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the fourth quarter, revenues were up 2 percent at constant exchange rates, returning to growth after several quarters of deterioration, mainly thanks to the improvement recorded by the wholesale channel.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The unaccountable bureaucracy and bloated government that find a home there, and the public and private corruption that go along with them, face serious scrutiny and genuine antagonism for the first time in a while.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
2 Mar. 2025
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Countries with weak economic growth, high inflation, widespread corruption, and fragile institutions face the greatest risk.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Associated Press pointed to the possibility of tariffs and a decline in consumer spending as the reasons for the earlier drop.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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It’s commonly accepted HR doctrine that after a large layoff, those who stay suffer a 20% decline in their job performance.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, during 2016-16 the lunar declination varied from only 18.5 degrees north to 18.5 degrees south.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Degradation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degradation. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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