1
as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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2
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
The architects strategically chose to position the accommodation guest suites directly over existing sand depressions, in an attempt to halt their spread and encourage soil recovery.
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New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
In Aidarov’s spiral, bodily imprints from hundreds of thousands of migrant workers layer upon one another, the faint depressions of exhausted sleep compressed into a monument that cannot move.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Make shallow depressions for your rhizomes and cover so new green growth sits just above the soil surface.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The strongest winds occur during the wintertime and are due to depressions in the Atlantic.
—Josh Lew, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Lazar says strong winds blew this new snow into gullies and depressions, depositing it onto older layers of snow.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Jan. 2026
However, a second cluster features narrower walls made of smaller stones, apparently built to block natural depressions in the terrain, as reported by Archaeology Mag.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Comedy's always done well during tough times, like economic depressions and just tough times in general.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
In Aidarov’s spiral, bodily imprints from hundreds of thousands of migrant workers layer upon one another, the faint depressions of exhausted sleep compressed into a monument that cannot move.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Make shallow depressions for your rhizomes and cover so new green growth sits just above the soil surface.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
The strongest winds occur during the wintertime and are due to depressions in the Atlantic.
—Josh Lew, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Lazar says strong winds blew this new snow into gullies and depressions, depositing it onto older layers of snow.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Jan. 2026
However, a second cluster features narrower walls made of smaller stones, apparently built to block natural depressions in the terrain, as reported by Archaeology Mag.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Comedy's always done well during tough times, like economic depressions and just tough times in general.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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There is at the very least a normative case for the provision of relief, and maybe probably even enhanced relief relative to your normal unemployment insurance, targeted to where that relief is needed during economic recessions.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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An extreme example of rolling recessions was Australia, which went 28 years without a full-on recession because a commodities boom that began in 1992 insulated the rest of the economy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Korda took the season opener that was cut to 54 holes because of extreme cold and wind in Florida, while Kim won last week at Sharon Heights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Make no mistake, as healthy top-to-bottom as Denver is, there are still a few notable holes on this roster.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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When golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds slammed the east coast of Florida in May, Chris Jadin came home to a truck covered in dents and glass all over the floor of his house, his skylight shattered by the falling ice.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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An offense with a collective mindset can protect guys who are going through some slumps.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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More generally speaking, there is a case that City are contending with different physical challenges this season, something that could be behind second-half slumps and sluggishness without the ball.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pangea’s partners mill (grind) and hydrolyze (break down using water) these pits.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Saints and Council features fire pits, heaters and heated seats.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many hundreds of millions of public and philanthropic dollars have been flowing into CVI (although The Free Press story feels dated to us, in terms of the significant recent decreases in federal and state funds applied to these initiatives).—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The years since have seen decreases in the number of overdose deaths.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tomar said stripping fluoride from the water in Birmingham has unnecessarily put residents at greater risk for cavities.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, the system adjusts sound waves to match an individual’s anatomy, aiming to work with the natural structure of the sinus cavities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dell said in its 10-K that fiscal 2026 headcount reductions stemmed from employee reorganizations, limits on external hiring, and other cost-alignment measures tied to its business modernization efforts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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