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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
The artist had previously disclosed his diagnosis of chronic depression from 2005, along with panic disorder and insomnia.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Exposure can cause cancer, stroke or heart attacks and has been associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2
Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
It's being leveraged across industries, from automating routine tasks to addressing challenges like C-suite depression and burnout.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Exposure can cause cancer, stroke or heart attacks and has been associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2
Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
It's being leveraged across industries, from automating routine tasks to addressing challenges like C-suite depression and burnout.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
Noun
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For now, by contrast, the odds of a recession remain low, according to the central bank.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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These are the major factors standing in the way of interest rates coming down and leading forecasters to raise their recession probabilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Berkshire showcased mental fortitude on No. 17, perhaps the most famous par-3 hole on the PGA Tour.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires under a red flag warning, follow these steps: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the program resulted in a 20% decrease in gambling activities after just a single school year.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ghrelin, an appetite stimulant, rises when you are sleep-deprived, and leptin decreases.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Starbucks, for example, got rid of upcharges for dairy alternatives to attract customers to try to reverse a sales slump.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk has cut countless federal jobs in the past 50-odd days but if Tesla's sales slump continues, the job losses may soon be closer to home.—
Chandra Steele,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s some comedy in there, but all the laughs are so blunted by a determined melancholy that nothing really lands.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moving and melancholy, Chalamet’s performance brought him widespread awards recognition including SAG, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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The front patio features a bar, flat-screen TVs, fire pits and a retractable awning.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Buyers crave expansive outdoor areas featuring infinity pools, hot tubs, and fire pits.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Traders are assigning virtually no probability of a cut at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting and only about a 1-in-4 chance of a reduction in May, according to CME Group calculations.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of what a full-year funding measure might include, the president has statutory authority to propose spending reductions to Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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And the availability of virtual services has made a dent in in-person attendance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Support for small and medium sized businesses on making these changes could really make a dent for the long term.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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