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as in concave
curved inward
the depressed sections of the highway under the overpasses constantly get flooded during heavy rainstorms
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2
as in unhappy
feeling unhappiness
I was depressed and didn't feel much like going to the party, but felt better afterwards
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as in deprived
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
a depressed class of people whose living conditions have not improved significantly despite targeted social programs
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as in troubled
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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as in lowered
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass
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as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of
the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year
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as in pressed
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depressed
Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Trump’s high-end real estate ambitions with GOP connections Gen Z employees are stressed, depressed, and burnt out: Study
Netflix keeps raising prices.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
The study also reveals that 46 percent of Gen Z felt stressed (compared to the 35 percent employee average), 35 percent felt depressed (compared to 20 percent average), 44 percent felt burned out (compared to 34 percent), and 30 percent felt isolated (compared to 22 percent).
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The disappointing numbers come as other large auction houses report similarly depressed sales totals compared to prior years.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Buoyed by a weakening yuan, Chinese manufacturers managed to find buyers overseas in 2024 to compensate for depressed domestic demand by continually reducing prices, analysts said.
—Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Trump’s high-end real estate ambitions with GOP connections Gen Z employees are stressed, depressed, and burnt out: Study
Netflix keeps raising prices.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
The study also reveals that 46 percent of Gen Z felt stressed (compared to the 35 percent employee average), 35 percent felt depressed (compared to 20 percent average), 44 percent felt burned out (compared to 34 percent), and 30 percent felt isolated (compared to 22 percent).
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The disappointing numbers come as other large auction houses report similarly depressed sales totals compared to prior years.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressed
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With their wide second-position pliés, concave torsos and jutting hips, the eight dancers often appear to be pulled downward and inward; a little shuddering step looks like an attempt to take off from the ground.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite sounding contradictory, Eisen’s pieces appear to be very simple, but the minimal creations have complex shapes including concave ones.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Witherspoon presents Margot not as some unhappy bachelorette, but as a modern, self-reliant woman.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Thailand-set season sees a new crop of unhappy, rich vacationers at a luxurious resort.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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When the Home Secretary is abducted in the largest deprived area, Paradis City, special agent Fredrika (Julia Ragnarsson) enlists Emir (Alexander Abdallah), an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison, to find the politician.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Yet the contrast is sharp between how AI is used in the experimental school—nestled within an abundance of human attention—and how it is used in more deprived circumstances.—
Allison Pugh,
WIRED,
7 Dec. 2024
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Crews entered the cabin of each gondola from above and lowered people's equipment to the ground.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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Multiple picks ensure ripeness and some are whole cluster pressed.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Bills have had difficulties stopping teams through the air in recent games, and even with Douglas’ potential return, Rodgers, Adams, Wilson and the Jets should be pressed enough by the Bills offense to put up some points of their own.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Some stations provide crisp audio, while others can sound a bit tinny or hollow.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
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During a bone marrow biopsy, your healthcare provider will use a hollow needle to take a sample of bone marrow, usually from inside your hip bone.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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January 26, 2025: Once again, the Bills lose their playoff game against the Chiefs, sparking a bunch of sad Josh Allen edits on TikTok.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a sad irony, her grieving family strives to live by Maggie’s words and channel her spirit.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Depressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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