1
as in to oppress
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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2
as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass
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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year
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as in to press
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depress
In contrast, European airline stocks were hit hard by the dual threat of soaring fuel costs and the potential for a war to depress travel demand.
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 13 June 2025
The two countries have yet to finalize a deal on steel imports — while broader U.S. steel tariff policy is keeping prices elevated stateside and depressed elsewhere.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 June 2025
In fact, one of the depressing things about revisiting Liebling’s series is how little has changed, despite the city being a more vibrant place full of Chicago flag tattoos and T-shirts.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
De facto prostitution zones and pop-up brothels would depress real estate values and increase the strain on our overburdened city already grappling with affordability and quality-of-life issues.
—Sonia Ossorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 13 June 2025
The two countries have yet to finalize a deal on steel imports — while broader U.S. steel tariff policy is keeping prices elevated stateside and depressed elsewhere.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 June 2025
In fact, one of the depressing things about revisiting Liebling’s series is how little has changed, despite the city being a more vibrant place full of Chicago flag tattoos and T-shirts.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
De facto prostitution zones and pop-up brothels would depress real estate values and increase the strain on our overburdened city already grappling with affordability and quality-of-life issues.
—Sonia Ossorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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In Liberia, especially, the Peace Corps volunteers were repulsed by the ways that Americo-Liberians — the descendants of the Black Americans who founded the country — oppressed indigenous ethnic groups.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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The Sámi people were oppressed for centuries by the powers that ruled and exploited their lands, including bans of the use of their native tongues and efforts to suppress their culture.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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Facing a ream of questions about the future of MasterChef now that Wallace has been dismissed, Tim Davie threw his weight behind the BBC stalwart series, which is currently renewed up until 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Through his first eight seasons with the Panthers, Newton threw for over 3,000 yards each year.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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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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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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It is extracted from the meat after pressing or squeezing it, with or without adding water.6 Coconut cream is made by skimming off the top layer of chilled coconut milk.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Blue Jays great, Jim Clancy.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The school district told The Enquirer they are deeply saddened by the news and are working to ensure supports are in place for the district's students, staff, and Jaymir's family.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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He and Eric Griffin (12 points) were called for a double-technical for shoving each other.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Tapping the area where these windows have been shoved to brings them back to the foreground, while performing the Home action again minimizes all of them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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For instance, if a colleague of color shares an experience of racial bias, responding with emotional upset (even if valid) can shift the focus back to the person in power, burdening the individual seeking support.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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His fiscal choices are reckless, favoring insiders while burdening taxpayers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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