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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
Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
Rupert struggled with depression at Tinker and was hospitalized twice in the months leading up to his death.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 14 Mar. 2026
Common medications prescribed for depression include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
May Help Kids With Bullying Research published in JAMA Pediatrics based on a survey of nearly 19,000 students found clear associations between cyberbullying and anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
Rupert struggled with depression at Tinker and was hospitalized twice in the months leading up to his death.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 14 Mar. 2026
Common medications prescribed for depression include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
May Help Kids With Bullying Research published in JAMA Pediatrics based on a survey of nearly 19,000 students found clear associations between cyberbullying and anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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But the energy shock alone likely isn’t enough to tip the world’s largest economy into a recession.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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But a painful reckoning can follow if prices stay elevated, as consumers and businesses cut energy use, economies slide toward recession and policymakers press for interventions on the industry.—
Evan Halper,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, fully remote employees are also more likely to report experiencing anger, sadness and loneliness than hybrid and on-site workers, Gallup said.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Acuña grounded to the shortstop hole and beat Antonacci’s throw from the outfield grass as pinch-runner Andrés Giménez scored.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Photographs shown to jurors depicted bullet holes in the exterior walls of the residence and inside the bedroom where Moïse was killed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Texans had an average decrease in home equity of about $19,000 year over year, according to property analytics company Cotality.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The most recent data shows that the company saw a nearly 25 percent plunge in sales, as well as a decrease in gross profit by more than 30 percent, in 2025.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The data suggest the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Last season, Suzuki slugged a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBIs while his 31 doubles and 130 OPS+ tied for the second-best of his career despite a second-half slump.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some acknowledged the possibility that melancholy could be inherited.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Mar. 2026
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What plucks at the heartstrings with its Herb Alpert studio melancholy sounds a little fried here, the song’s plaintive, tentative charm buried under thrashing improvisation.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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The basketball bacchanal is the thing – swapping pep bands in end zone pits and dancing mascots and eight teams taking one court chasing after the same singular prize.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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From there, pathways can lead to a dedicated social zone centered around a crackling fire pit or a comfortable sofa, perfect for late-evening conversations.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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