as in dilapidated
old and in bad condition or poor health
The decrepit building was badly in need of repair. a decrepit old man
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Recent Examples of decrepit
Patel didn’t say much about the plans to move the FBI headquarters, something prior FBI directors and Congress acknowledged needed to be done because of the decrepit condition of the building.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Barring a sudden increase in foreign aid — say, if Russia decides to ramp up its oil shipments to Cuba in response to escalating tensions with the United States over Ukraine — Cuba’s crisis could bring about unprecedented challenges to its decrepit regime.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The project as conceived would make a milestone for Orlando and the Parramore neighborhood, trading the disgrace of decrepit public housing for the lure of brand-new, below-market apartments primarily serving the region’s struggling families.
—Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Building more warships to replace its decrepit Soviet-era fleet has been a key part of his program.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Barring a sudden increase in foreign aid — say, if Russia decides to ramp up its oil shipments to Cuba in response to escalating tensions with the United States over Ukraine — Cuba’s crisis could bring about unprecedented challenges to its decrepit regime.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The project as conceived would make a milestone for Orlando and the Parramore neighborhood, trading the disgrace of decrepit public housing for the lure of brand-new, below-market apartments primarily serving the region’s struggling families.
—Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Building more warships to replace its decrepit Soviet-era fleet has been a key part of his program.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrepit
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From iconic buildings being saved to companies opening new interactive experiences for guests, the repurposing of old warehouses and dilapidated properties has allowed for growth in Louisville's urban areas.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Now, as soon as next year, the historic campus will transform into housing with 213 apartments as the city's Department of Metropolitan Development and private developers redevelop dilapidated buildings downtown into residential and commercial spaces.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Witness the rally in the railroads last week that crushed shorts banking on weaker transport earnings.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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This weak cash generation capability raises questions about the company’s ability to fund growth investments and return capital to shareholders.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Decrepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrepit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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