1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
As a result, the digital asset depreciated roughly 4.8% in a matter of hours.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
As a result, the digital asset depreciated roughly 4.8% in a matter of hours.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures may also reduce the sugar content of maple sap, meaning producers will need to collect and boil more sap to produce the same quantities of syrup.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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The case was dismissed after the judge overseeing the case ruled prosecutors did not properly turn over evidence to the defense.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even when your partner makes an effort to reconnect — through a joke, a kind gesture or an apology — your mind may dismiss it, keeping you stuck in the negative experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The former involves stockpiling government issued notes fully aware of how governments have devalued money over the millennia, while the other involves exposure to the very people who drive all wealth creation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In other debt crises in history, the local currency has often been significantly devalued.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Projections of soaring power demand in the U.S. have led utility executives to turn to whatever power source is available—including wind and solar—even as the Trump Administration tries to diminish renewables.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Such programs help ensure that employees behave ethically and minimize disruptions to business operations—an attractive feature for building and maintaining intercompany relationships.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduce dryness, and create a smoother, more polished look.3 8.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many people — including celebrity moms like Allison Kuch and fellow SYTYCD alum Witney Carson — have taken to the brand's Instagram comments section to criticize Happiest Baby.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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