1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
movie critics tried to outdo one another in deprecating the comedy as the stupidest movie of the year
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as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
deprecates TV sitcoms as childish and simpleminded
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Recent Examples of deprecate
Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While Google reversed its decision to deprecate third-party cookies, marketers are still looking for new ways to deliver personalized ads that protect privacy, and curation is emerging as a strong tool.
—Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This information can help companies make informed decisions about deprecating or removing features that no longer drive value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The event has traditionally drawn both presidential candidates in person, with each major party nominee performing a bit of comedy schtick, often self deprecating.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While Google reversed its decision to deprecate third-party cookies, marketers are still looking for new ways to deliver personalized ads that protect privacy, and curation is emerging as a strong tool.
—Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This information can help companies make informed decisions about deprecating or removing features that no longer drive value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The event has traditionally drawn both presidential candidates in person, with each major party nominee performing a bit of comedy schtick, often self deprecating.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprecate
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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People who dislike Phish do so with equal fervor, often while making jokes about the degenerative effects of LSD on the prefrontal cortex.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Disagreements can often come from employees who dislike change or cannot see the whole picture.—
John Abusaid,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the officials’ characterization of the shooting posted to the police department’s Facebook page was criticized by many who said the statement’s language downplayed Saturday’s violence.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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The best way to avoid the tariffs, Trump has told businesses, is to make goods inside the U.S. EU officials had suggested sector-specific zero-for-zero tariffs with the U.S., such as in industrial goods and autos, but Trump rejected the idea.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Craig Collins from neighboring Gaston county also rejected it after Tench’s friends and family — his mother, sister and aunts — submitted and read aloud letters underlining the effect Tench’s disappearance and apparent death have had.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Deprecate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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