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
If a normal country with a normal currency tries to print more money or issues more debt, its currency depreciates until its investment account – and its trade balance – goes back to something close to zero.
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Tarek Alexander Hassan, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
In less than 90 days, the dollar has depreciated 7% against major foreign currencies.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite a recent policy reversal, Turkey’s currency continues to depreciate.
—Ahmet T. Kuru, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The book follows the story of a self-depreciating young women living in post-World War II London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Tarek Alexander Hassan, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
In less than 90 days, the dollar has depreciated 7% against major foreign currencies.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite a recent policy reversal, Turkey’s currency continues to depreciate.
—Ahmet T. Kuru, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The book follows the story of a self-depreciating young women living in post-World War II London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Keeping yourself hydrated and reducing your salt intake may also help reduce bloating and help your body rid itself of excess fluid. Types of Creatine Several types of creatine are used in supplements.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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What Leaders Can Do To Set Better Boundaries Around Multitasking And Focus Leaders set the tone for how focus is valued, or devalued, on their teams.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Never lose sight of the fact that the Trump administration’s aim is to weaken and devalue the machinery of government, on one hand, and privatize the levers of power on the other.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a more constrained and domestically focused healthcare agenda is likely to diminish trust in federal health agencies, limit access to culturally competent care and produce a loss of global leadership in health innovation.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whereas a decline in home values diminishes the equity investors might hold in their properties, which limits their ability to leverage assets for additional investments or refinancing opportunities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This eliminates manual scaling inefficiencies, ensuring high availability while minimizing energy consumption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Properly applied mulch prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil, stopping weed growth and minimizing competition for nutrients and water.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those signings by Guerin were, at the time, criticized as being premature.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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