Examples of devalue in a Sentence
The government has decided to devalue its currency. Economic woes forced the government to devalue. He argues that placing too many requirements on schools devalues the education they provide.
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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 While quarterbacks are always a priority, running backs have been devalued in exchange for pass rushers. —Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 However, Chase points and other transferable travel rewards can be indirectly devalued when partner airline or hotel loyalty programs change. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devalue
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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 While quarterbacks are always a priority, running backs have been devalued in exchange for pass rushers. —Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 However, Chase points and other transferable travel rewards can be indirectly devalued when partner airline or hotel loyalty programs change. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devalue
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/devalue. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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devalue
transitive verb
de·val·ue (ˌ)dē-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 
devalued; devaluing
1
: to institute the devaluation of (money)
2
: to lessen the value of
devaluing assets
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