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as in to oppress
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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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
But in all cases, properties whose values had been depressed by pollution rose toward levels elsewhere.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Nevertheless, something might occur at work that depresses you.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Rising costs of components, supply chain constraints, and weaker consumer demand that are all partly linked to the Iran war have depressed smartphone sales in much of the continent, resulting in the slowest growth of shipments to Africa in two years, research firm Omdia said.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Nevertheless, something might occur at work that depresses you.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Rising costs of components, supply chain constraints, and weaker consumer demand that are all partly linked to the Iran war have depressed smartphone sales in much of the continent, resulting in the slowest growth of shipments to Africa in two years, research firm Omdia said.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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Man oppressed woman legally, economically, socially, educationally, morally, professionally and religiously.
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Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
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Marlins starter Ryan Gusto tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings before giving way to John King (6-1), who threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings against his former team.
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Kirby Yates threw a 1-2-3 ninth for his 100th career save and second this season.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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He is accused of pressing a screw from the high chair into her leg to make her cry, police told PEOPLE.
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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And so the Mississippi River has been this flow of commerce both up and down the river for a long time, but I was really saddened to hear how much of that commerce was people.
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Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
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The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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Hakimi shoved Laryea to the ground and then Laryea pushed him and a minor scuffle ensued.
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The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet.
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Unlike larger networks burdened by high costs, Mercury is built to grow sustainably, providing the right support without compromising independence.
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Trump had argued that a president shouldn’t be burdened with defending himself against decades-old charges.
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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