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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Given the huge drop-off in prospect evaluations after Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter, the Patriots would be well-inclined to trade down and recoup value.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Sanchez favors the the discount retailer and says despite some headwinds including store remodeling and labor costs, there is potential for shares to gain further as consumers opt to trade down in an attempt to find more value.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
With a depleted roster, and prospects like tight end Tyler Warren, offensive lineman Will Campbell and cornerback Will Johnson, amongst others, still available, the Niners could be a prime candidate to trade down and stockpile picks considering the immense depth in this class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Another option would be to trade down, acquire more picks and still grab Campbell.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Sanchez favors the the discount retailer and says despite some headwinds including store remodeling and labor costs, there is potential for shares to gain further as consumers opt to trade down in an attempt to find more value.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
With a depleted roster, and prospects like tight end Tyler Warren, offensive lineman Will Campbell and cornerback Will Johnson, amongst others, still available, the Niners could be a prime candidate to trade down and stockpile picks considering the immense depth in this class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Another option would be to trade down, acquire more picks and still grab Campbell.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Trade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20down. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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