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
The drop in pedestrian traffic caused by workers staying at home during the pandemic and continuing to work remotely has been a drain on the vibrancy and sense of security in the Financial District, which is depressing office leasing and hampering the neighborhood’s comeback, Sischo said.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The strengthening of the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter will likely depress international earnings growth at the margin.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Those on Medicaid were also less likely to be depressed or get hit with big medical bills.
—Ryan Levi, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
They had been held back by former Mayor Sanders’ invalidated initiative that had seriously hampered the recruitment and retention of city employees by depressing wages and making San Diego uncompetitive.
—Chris Brewster, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The strengthening of the U.S. dollar in the fourth quarter will likely depress international earnings growth at the margin.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Those on Medicaid were also less likely to be depressed or get hit with big medical bills.
—Ryan Levi, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
They had been held back by former Mayor Sanders’ invalidated initiative that had seriously hampered the recruitment and retention of city employees by depressing wages and making San Diego uncompetitive.
—Chris Brewster, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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My piece is about all of the bills being passed to oppress the identities of people who don’t fit into society’s idea of men and women, let alone people outside the gender binary.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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In this sense, the Mormon leader purports to advance both the formal law of the land on Utah Territory and more elemental notions of justice — even while simultaneously playing the role of both oppressor and oppressed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, other guests included a trio of Jewish White House staffers who threw together an impromptu seder the year before while campaigning with Obama.—
Penny Schwartz,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Nunez kept trying to fight after correction officers stopped the battle, trying to stab an inmate who threw an object at him before officers pepper-sprayed Nunez into submission, the complaint alleges.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The venue renovations have significantly increased hospitality and premium offerings with new pubs, clubs, restaurants and seating, while reducing the number of suites from 70 to 40.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Or has your life together reduced him to, as in your letter, a list of maddening attributes?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Israel is pressing the fighter group to accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Dolphins have pressing holes to fill at both starting offensive guards, both starting safety spots and backup quarterback.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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All Marylanders should be concerned, and saddened, that with each passing day Gov. Moore proves Pascal to be correct.—
Kevin Igoe,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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Governor Ned Lamont said he was very saddened to hear the news in a statement on X on Tuesday morning.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gomez completed the look with a peachy nude lip and a wavy bob, as well as a dazzling diamond choker and drop earrings.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Heat is one-half game ahead of the eighth-place Magic, but dropped five games behind the sixth-place Detroit Pistons (34-27) for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference that doesn’t require having to go through play-in.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Embiid shoved Hayes during the incident, which resulted in a three-game suspension to further delay Embiid’s return to action as the 76ers continued to struggle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The play, made most famous by the Super Bowl 59 champion Philadelphia Eagles, is a short-yardage quarterback sneak in which the quarterback is aided by players shoving him forward from behind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce will explore budget-neutral strategies to acquire additional Bitcoin without burdening taxpayers.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But this isn’t just a story about what burdens Langdon.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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