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as in banished
to force to leave a country
courtiers and generals who incurred the emperor's disfavor were soon relegated to the farther reaches of the empire
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
some psychologists argue that the syndrome should be relegated to a different class of autism
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Recent Examples of relegated
The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Sustainability cannot be relegated to a single department or initiative.
—Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That was Gwynn’s last season, ending with his left knee in such bad shape he was relegated to pinch hitting.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Their attempt was so horrible it was relegated to their basement and in essence forgotten.
—Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2024
The region has been the subject of continuous fighting by both sides as after Ukrainian troops seized Kherson and other nearby regional settlements in November 2022, Russian forces were relegated to the river's east bank.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As dress codes continue to become more relaxed, the simple two-piece suit has been relegated for many to only a few occasions—office meetings, weddings and funerals.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Given that the 2024 iteration has only a few days left before it’s relegated to holiday history books, grab your gloves and your hot cocoa because there’s no time like the present for a winter wonderland stroll.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Sustainability cannot be relegated to a single department or initiative.
—Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That was Gwynn’s last season, ending with his left knee in such bad shape he was relegated to pinch hitting.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Their attempt was so horrible it was relegated to their basement and in essence forgotten.
—Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2024
The region has been the subject of continuous fighting by both sides as after Ukrainian troops seized Kherson and other nearby regional settlements in November 2022, Russian forces were relegated to the river's east bank.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
As dress codes continue to become more relaxed, the simple two-piece suit has been relegated for many to only a few occasions—office meetings, weddings and funerals.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Given that the 2024 iteration has only a few days left before it’s relegated to holiday history books, grab your gloves and your hot cocoa because there’s no time like the present for a winter wonderland stroll.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relegated
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So, before turning off the lights that zigzagged across the lot, McArdle sized up the pile of trees that had been banished to the back of the shed.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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He was then banished and given the title Marquis of Haihun.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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And while those who are deported might leave more housing for others, there would likely be a void left in the labor supply needed to build new homes.—
Christopher White,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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His father was sentenced to federal prison on drug charges before Watson turned 10 and was deported back to Jamaica for not having proper immigration paperwork after being released.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The shoot was also distinguished by a series of high-profile visitors.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My hope is 2025 will echo that distinguished past, welcoming new voices to our civil society that push leadership in a similar direction — with substantial carbon emissions reductions.—
Mike Gunter,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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