as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the kind of catastrophic illness that can make a sizable depletion in a family's savings
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Recent Examples of depletion
The depletion of fossil fuels and the ripple effects of pollution, global warming, and overpopulation turned the world into an ugly place.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
With the program facing looming trust fund depletion dates, Washington leaders will need to come together again to shore up the program’s funding — or risk imminent benefit cuts if the program can’t pay benefits as promised.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers first mandated the protection of the species in 1967, citing population depletion.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a JPMorgan analysis found the world is now moving from a problem centered on a shock to energy flows to one of stock depletion, which is likely to turn into supply scarcity for much of the world.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the expert consensus showed how pollution and resource depletion are driven far more by extraction and overconsumption than by head count.
—Brian C. Keegan, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
An improved tool for recording battery life, charge depletion, and battery health tracking (also detailed below) is part of this equation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Under spirited sprints around the Algarve region’s sinewy mountain roads, the range depletion wasn’t terrible, losing about 20 or 25 percent after 90 miles of pushing.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The consequences of this project — ranging from water depletion and traffic congestion to permanent environmental degradation — will be borne by those in the immediate vicinity, yet the current system ignores this reality.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
With the program facing looming trust fund depletion dates, Washington leaders will need to come together again to shore up the program’s funding — or risk imminent benefit cuts if the program can’t pay benefits as promised.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers first mandated the protection of the species in 1967, citing population depletion.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a JPMorgan analysis found the world is now moving from a problem centered on a shock to energy flows to one of stock depletion, which is likely to turn into supply scarcity for much of the world.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, the expert consensus showed how pollution and resource depletion are driven far more by extraction and overconsumption than by head count.
—Brian C. Keegan, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
An improved tool for recording battery life, charge depletion, and battery health tracking (also detailed below) is part of this equation.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Under spirited sprints around the Algarve region’s sinewy mountain roads, the range depletion wasn’t terrible, losing about 20 or 25 percent after 90 miles of pushing.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
The consequences of this project — ranging from water depletion and traffic congestion to permanent environmental degradation — will be borne by those in the immediate vicinity, yet the current system ignores this reality.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletion
Noun
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Unemployment insurance claims stood at 202,000 in the week ending March 28, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week, according to Labor Department data.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the decaying physical structure, Richards highlighted a decrease in correction officer staffing levels such that people inside do not feel safe.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Construction will then move to East Belknap Street, starting May 11, through June 5, with the same lane reductions in place.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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WaterWorks provides up to $300 annually off total water and sewer bills, a reduction of about 33% for roughly 1,000 customers per year.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft saw its stock fall 23% over the first quarter, more than the 7% decline of the tech-heavy NASDAQ, marking the worst quarter for its share price since 2008.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Kalshi and Polymarket — major players in the fast-growing world of prediction markets — could put a dent in those revenues, Lang fears.—
Todd Bookman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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There was also a large dent on the van's hood.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Depletion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletion. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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