demonetize

Definition of demonetizenext

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Recent Examples of demonetize The risk associated with dependency on a single system that can either demonetize you, or cut your pay drastically at a moments notice, is risky business. Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 YouTube will still allow videos with falsehoods about climate change on its platform — but will demonetize any videos or channels that promote hoaxes or conspiracy theories about the topic. Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Oct. 2021 Six weeks later, De La Haye was presented with an ultimatum, demonetize his YouTube channel or give up his football scholarship. Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2021 YouTube also used this agreement to demonetize Dawson and Onision. Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 26 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for demonetize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonetize
Verb
  • More than fifty golfers were willing to debase themselves in order to grab some of the Saudis’ cash.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
  • No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The best way to respond to love bombing Over time, love bombers shift from a position of idealizing their new partner and expressing their feelings in an over-the-top positive way to devaluating their partner in a critical and demeaning way.
    Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Alas, this introduces a great deal of noise and bias in the system, devaluating trust and revaluing old school methods, such as the analogue interview or an informal chat in the cafeteria, not to mention word of mouth recommendations, which lead to nepotistic appointments and harm diversity.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the state legislature, shows how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Companies are taking steps to reduce their plastic consumption, according to Melissa Bastos, Cotton Incorporated director of corporate strategy and insights.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But something interesting began happening maybe the past couple of years as offenses devalued running backs.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Household consumption is more than two-thirds of the economy, and again it is fueled by debt that is giving way to delinquency at alarming rates and by assets that are at risk of being devalued.
    Kathryn Anne Edwards, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hudson Pacific Properties bought the company in 2022 for $360 million, but has since had to write down the entire value of its Quixote unit due to heavy operating losses.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After writing down his guess, to which the first lady reacted in shock, officers informed them all to get down.
    Max Rego, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The design works by tracking how red, green, and blue light attenuate differently as the sensor bends.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Even as the Iranians’ capabilities are being attenuated, their intent to attack, if anything, is growing stronger.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And though the local history museum is nothing but artifacts of atrocities (old newspaper report of cannibalism, a murderer’s mask), only Wyck (Stephen Root, great as always) sees anything paranormal in it, and he’s generally written off as a drunk.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Per executives, Ganesh was written off for storyline purposes, leaving fans to mourn the beloved character.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Lakers guard Austin Reaves went through pregame warmups for the first time in three weeks before being downgraded to out 45 minutes before Game 3 tipped off on Friday, but the Houston Rockets were dealt a significant injury blow for the second time in the first-round playoff series.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Muting the awe factor, this segment downgrades some of the movie’s intrinsic appeal.
    Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Demonetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonetize. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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