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as in banished
to force to leave a country
courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
some psychologists argue that the syndrome should be relegated to a different class of autism
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Recent Examples of relegated
This culinary style, so deeply rooted in the history of our city, had been relegated to a kind of purgatory.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite its off-road capabilities, this type of work is what the Traverse would usually be relegated to by the average buyer.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that’s relegated to a special new release, a trio of tequilas that are part of the brand’s Dobel 50 Anniversary Series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, criticism of cabinet nominees was largely relegated to the editorial page and on the Sunday morning political talk shows.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Though missing from the brand relaunch video, the leaping-cat symbol has been retained but relegated it to the door handle of the concept car.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
However, the lawsuit contends that Amazon doesn’t disclose these policies to customers, and doesn’t publicly acknowledge that entire ZIP codes may be excluded and relegated to slower delivery speeds.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
The woman walked viewers online through a recurring issue where she and her boyfriend, Nathan, 26, are always relegated to sleeping on an air mattress during family visits, despite earlier promises of a fair rotation system.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite its off-road capabilities, this type of work is what the Traverse would usually be relegated to by the average buyer.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But that’s relegated to a special new release, a trio of tequilas that are part of the brand’s Dobel 50 Anniversary Series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past, criticism of cabinet nominees was largely relegated to the editorial page and on the Sunday morning political talk shows.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Though missing from the brand relaunch video, the leaping-cat symbol has been retained but relegated it to the door handle of the concept car.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
However, the lawsuit contends that Amazon doesn’t disclose these policies to customers, and doesn’t publicly acknowledge that entire ZIP codes may be excluded and relegated to slower delivery speeds.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
The woman walked viewers online through a recurring issue where she and her boyfriend, Nathan, 26, are always relegated to sleeping on an air mattress during family visits, despite earlier promises of a fair rotation system.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegated
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pet camera shows Dotty first sitting on her cot, with her head plopped down in disbelief that she'd been banished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2011, the United States classified Khalil Haqqani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to him.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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At Tuesday's hearing, Democrats and Republicans were in agreement than dangerous migrant criminals needed to be deported, but they were divided over the idea that undocumented migrants without criminal records should also be removed.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The numbers shown did not reflect those deported across all DHS agencies, such as from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This second release, produced using copper pot stills and aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, is distinguished by its single-year harvest.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The label is beloved for its robust offering of polished foundation pieces with ease, all distinguished by premium materials and subtle yet striking details.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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In Spain, Banderas was one of a number placed in the spotlight.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The songwriter placed himself in the situation of waiting for his dad to come home at Christmas — in vain.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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See the full list of screenplays below, as separated by genre.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Relegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relegated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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