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
More than 140 million Americans were under winter storm warnings, depressing moviegoing.
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
If the starter works normally, but the car does not start after three attempts, try depressing the gas pedal.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That leaves the question of making the 17e value for money while also not depressing potential iPhone 17 sales.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The issue became a pressing concern every time China turned to its proven tactics of either restricting the supply or turned to dumping extra critical minerals on the market to depress prices and drive any potential competitors out of business.
—Didi Tang, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
If the starter works normally, but the car does not start after three attempts, try depressing the gas pedal.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That leaves the question of making the 17e value for money while also not depressing potential iPhone 17 sales.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The issue became a pressing concern every time China turned to its proven tactics of either restricting the supply or turned to dumping extra critical minerals on the market to depress prices and drive any potential competitors out of business.
—Didi Tang, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
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With many people around the world fighting for their freedom, Dallas’ historical cemetery stands as an example of how a group of people who were historically oppressed and enslaved could become free and prosperous.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The resultant impunity means people turn to alternative structures for protection, from vigilantes to the very criminals that oppress them.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, one false move threw her time off enough to keep Johnson in the lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The council was established in April 2024, nearly three years after President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his residence, throwing Haiti into widespread upheaval.—
EVENS SANON,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Snowmaking specialist TechnoAlpin, which is supplying this year’s Winter Olympics, said technology has advanced significantly over recent decades, reducing energy demand and water consumption.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Democrats blocked funding to press immigration enforcement changes; Republicans say those agencies won’t be affected as removal operations get adequate resources.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Facilitating agricultural investment, promoting scientific collaboration and broadening bilateral trade would address pressing concerns, while encouraging Cuban citizens to remain and actively participate in the nation’s recovery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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They might also be saddened that 250 years after declaring independence from a tyrannical British king, the American system of government has arguably less democratic accountability for its leaders than the British one.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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As someone who loves reading novels, I'm saddened by this.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trump later dropped that threat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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My favorite scene of them all, though, is the final cruise through their stomping grounds as Play, Kid, and their friend DJ Bilal (Martin Lawrence) drop Sharane and Sydney off at their cribs after bailing Kid out of jail.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Court documents say Stallings shoved the agent and punched him in the face.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The victim’s child had just gotten on the bus when Horne suddenly shoved the Muslim mom.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And that’s how the forward ended up under a too-bright light at the end of this season, burdened with the unfortunate responsibility of being one of the few players the front office felt was worth investing in long term.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rising housing costs, property taxes and living expenses continue to burden working families and seniors.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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