1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Just a few years after its initial release, the Hornet has depreciated by over 31%.
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Companies like CarMax and Carvana remove the pressure of interacting with sales professionals and provide a huge online inventory of used vehicles that have depreciated.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Cuts to taxes on depreciating business equipment bought after Jan. 1 will also drain money from local coffers over the next decade, Hicks said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 29 Apr. 2025
China's offshore yuan depreciated 0.15% to 7.1883 against the dollar, while the Taiwanese dollar weakened 0.28% to 29.657.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 22 June 2025
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Companies like CarMax and Carvana remove the pressure of interacting with sales professionals and provide a huge online inventory of used vehicles that have depreciated.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Cuts to taxes on depreciating business equipment bought after Jan. 1 will also drain money from local coffers over the next decade, Hicks said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 29 Apr. 2025
China's offshore yuan depreciated 0.15% to 7.1883 against the dollar, while the Taiwanese dollar weakened 0.28% to 29.657.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Studies have shown that matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.—
Michiko Tomioka,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Cardholders report that rewards are devalued, denied, disappeared, or fine-printed to oblivion, their actual redemption details dramatically different from their marketing materials.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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In a world where the U.S. national debt is growing, the only way to get out of this situation is to devalue it.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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Many airlines have long relied on aging computer systems, and the aviation industry has been criticized for failing to modernize swiftly.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Even Bennington's family, namely mother Susan Eubanks and son Jaime Bennington, criticized the lineup change.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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