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
Like cars, smartphones depreciate rapidly and the pre-order period is when the device is at its most expensive.
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The Turkish lira depreciated almost 13% against the greenback since the start of the year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 July 2025
The home’s value has appreciated significantly, but our relationship has depreciated significantly.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
How popular car models depreciate over time Kelley Blue Book provided us with the same data points: the average MSRP compared with KBB fair price today for a number of popular 2023 models.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The Turkish lira depreciated almost 13% against the greenback since the start of the year.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 July 2025
The home’s value has appreciated significantly, but our relationship has depreciated significantly.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
How popular car models depreciate over time Kelley Blue Book provided us with the same data points: the average MSRP compared with KBB fair price today for a number of popular 2023 models.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 6 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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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
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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While rumors suggested that the two met off the coast in their yachts, Wolff has dismissed the report.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can look like: Taking accountability for your actions or lack thereof without deflecting responsibility or minimizing its impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying 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,
31 July 2025
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Rather than opt for a two-year extension of the current lease, which has been criticized by some residents since it was signed in 1997, the Bengals and the county agreed on a new 11-year lease.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and political commentator has long criticized late-night hosts like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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