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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a glutted market cheapened cranberries to the point where they were selling for less than what it cost to grow them
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as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
a politician who would cheapen herself by caving in to lobbyists
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
she really cheapens herself by shamelessly pursuing men like that
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Recent Examples of cheapen
Last year's Fold didn't open all the way, which cheapened the experience of using it to some degree.
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PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
The plane has cheapened and revolutionized sheep hunting.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Dipping its toes into new categories to boost its bottom line could cheapen the brand.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2024
Others argued that its inclusion would cheapen the connection to its roots, Black and Latino communities in New York.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024
The plane has cheapened and revolutionized sheep hunting.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Dipping its toes into new categories to boost its bottom line could cheapen the brand.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2024
Others argued that its inclusion would cheapen the connection to its roots, Black and Latino communities in New York.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapen
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While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some items that normally retail for upwards of $500 have been reduced to $99 or less.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here's Why the Election May Already Be Over | Opinion Donald Trump has spent his entire adult life objectifying, demeaning, and degrading women.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bras made from cotton or wool are more sustainable and degrade much faster.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Then, last year, the 49ers humiliated Dallas by the score of 42-10 at home.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Shaking down Bodhi, killing some bikers, jokingly humiliating his ex-girlfriend on the witness stand — less than ideal, but nothing you’re not supposed to be able to live with.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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Such a test would be a sign of China’s weakening influence over Pyongyang and could spur Seoul to try to acquire nuclear weapons of its own—a position that both South Korea and the United States officially oppose but is gaining traction in Western policy circles.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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With its climate leadership perceived to be weakening, New Zealand may get a cooler reception at COP than in previous years, especially from Pacific Island nations, Cooper said.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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But on Monday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin sought to discredit Weber by pointing out inconsistencies in his statements to police.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has spent much of his final week on the campaign trail baselessly trying to discredit the legitimacy of this year’s election.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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René Magritte is best known for his Surrealist masterpieces like The Son of Man (1964), which bend reality and subvert expectations.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because of the decentralized electoral system, an individual state does have the power to delay or subvert the process of appointing electors—perhaps by alleging voting irregularities—even in the event of a clear popular-vote victory for a certain candidate in that state.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once again, get ready to avoid embarrassing the CFO.Martha Amram, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears lost in humiliating fashion on Sunday, but a player's behavior late in the game has embarrassed fans more than the actual loss. Driving the news: With the Bears one play away from victory, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was caught taunting the D.C. crowd.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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The two musicians released several tunes, with each one aiming to insult and demean the other, while also showcasing the talents of the artist behind the cut. Lamar and Drake both ended up scoring big hits on the Billboard charts with their diss tunes.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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Trump won’t do anything for you, other than denigrate and demean you.Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Cheapen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapen. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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