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as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
she called her friend to see if a sympathetic ear would relieve his depression
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as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depression
Cornish was an alcoholic and had dealt with depression and suicidal ideation for decades, Ellis said.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
However, too much can be harmful and cause symptoms like nausea, loss of appetite, confusion, and depression.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The association was also more specific to behavioral symptoms of depression versus its cognitive-emotional dimensions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
But in the decades since, as some countries have taken steps toward reducing the burden of midlife depression in their society, mental health for the middle-aged has become a distinctly American problem.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
However, too much can be harmful and cause symptoms like nausea, loss of appetite, confusion, and depression.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The association was also more specific to behavioral symptoms of depression versus its cognitive-emotional dimensions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
But in the decades since, as some countries have taken steps toward reducing the burden of midlife depression in their society, mental health for the middle-aged has become a distinctly American problem.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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After more than a decade of success, the 2000s saw a recession that some thought might spell the end of the space sim genre.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bazinet wrote the fall wasn't due to fundamentals, but rather a rotation out of tech stocks that were more insulated from headwinds early in 2025 like tariffs, artificial intelligence risks and recession concerns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Across countries, sadness, anger, loneliness and despair are at the highest levels recorded in decades.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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This week’s forecast, appropriately enough, calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s for the 72-hole event.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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If the decrease in air pressure is severe enough — 24 millibars in 24 hours — bombogenesis takes place and a bomb cyclone results.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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While this reflected the decrease in broadband customers, it was partially offset by higher average rates, Comcast said.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some of the biggest technology stocks in the market could wake up in 2026 after a recent slump, according to Melius Research.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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At some point this winter — maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks — melancholy will fade and Hurricanes fans will be able to appreciate all that was accomplished during a season when UM got back its good name and returned to prominence.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Neither a square nor prime number, 2026 is still intriguing Number enthusiasts may be looking to the new year with a touch of melancholy.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
10 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s outdoor furniture section is packed with discounts on everything from egg chairs to small-space-friendly fire pit tables.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Right in the middle of Brooklyn, that part where Gowanus and Carroll Gardens meet, is a log cabin with roaring fire pits out front and split-log patio chairs.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Amazon confirmed on Wednesday 16,000 corporate job cuts, piling onto an additional 14,000 layoffs in October 2025, though the company previously said the reductions were not about AI.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The situation is murkier in Texas, which has been using state surplus funds to finance property tax reductions, and under the Georgia proposal, which calls for shifting taxes around.—
Jeff Amy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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