1
as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in holes
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 dents
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depressions
Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The depressions in watermelon around seeds are also more liable to decay than the solid flesh of seedless types.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fill in depressions in the gravel.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The depressions in watermelon around seeds are also more liable to decay than the solid flesh of seedless types.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fill in depressions in the gravel.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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That big, ugly, black hole of our debt is slowly sucking out the ability of the central bank to respond to recessions, Slok argues.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The efforts worked, but at the cost of two recessions.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Sometimes, players just go through slumps.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When managing a schedule of roughly 60 games, there isn’t time to be patient or let hitters work through slumps.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Yakima taproom sits right on one of them, the Loftus Ranches in Moxee, and features 16 taps inside, plus seating, fire pits, food trucks, and lawn games outside.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Give watermelons an extra boost of nutrients by creating melon pits instead of hills and planting seeds directly in the pits.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Lurie also pointed to crime figures that showed improvements across the board, with decreases in robbery with a firearm (45%), motor vehicle thefts (44%), property crime (27%), homicides (20%) and shootings (16%).—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
18 May 2026
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After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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All major bills passed, including a bailout for Hennepin County Medical Center, license tab reductions, a bonding bill and property tax relief.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The Board of Trade, the ministry spokesperson said, would allow the two sides to discuss issues such as tariff reductions on specific products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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