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as in reduces
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 degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
a politician who would cheapen herself by caving in to lobbyists
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as in humiliates
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 cheapens
And perhaps worst of all, inflating every slight into oppression cheapens true injustice.
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Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapens
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Encouraging young adults to take on progressively larger responsibilities — whether through part-time work, volunteering or managing household duties — builds competence and reduces fear.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This reduces the chance that graphic or violent content slips into your feed.—
Annie Margaret,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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For investigators, that extra time means memories fade and evidence degrades.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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And Sacks, a PayPal Mafia member and veteran Silicon Valley investor, is just the sort of titan of industry this town routinely devours and humiliates — from Rex Tillerson to, well, Elon Musk.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Any delay in release weakens hatchlings and affects their survival rates.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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That’s another lazy phrase that demeans the dynamic of sport.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Chasing broad keywords dilutes value.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The film largely follows the trajectory of the novel, but changes some details along the way—and adds one new, final twist that subverts the overall message of King's dystopian tale.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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On view through October 18, the exhibition subverts traditional notions of perception, born from Calle’s bold takeover of the museum.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cheapens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheapens. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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