deject

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Recent Examples of deject Belinda, feeling dejected, ended up throwing her business plan away. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023 It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off a 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023 Once again dejected, Kendall was left communing with some body of water, the motif that has followed him throughout the series. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023 Sims-Fewer didn’t seem dejected, though, putting a positive spin on things. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 16 May 2023 Head coach Mike Budenholzer, voice fading and dejected, evaded the idea that free throws, or lack thereof, were to blame solely for the loss though. Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023 The explorers, down to 19 weary and dejected men, hastily buried Paixão, then resignedly returned to their portage. Larry Rohter, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023 Many feel dejected because Biden has been unable to make good on a campaign pledge to bolster voting rights and are eager to see his administration keep the issue in the spotlight. CBS News, 5 Mar. 2023 Seeing the group date women come home early and dejected, Charity worries that her date will be canceled, too. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deject
Verb
  • If a recession follows, job losses and lower incomes could further depress spending and payment volumes.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The problem: Fluidity depresses the price-to-earnings multiple that investors are willing to pay for stocks.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.
    Annie Karni, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • More Virgil van Dijk stories Virgil van Dijk confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ over new Liverpool contract How Virgil van Dijk added another layer to his game at Arne Slot’s Liverpool Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?
    Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But, when the Evil Queen takes over, her dark manner and heavy-handed leadership oppress the people.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
  • That is not a typo—Saudi Arabia, the regime that oppressed Rahaf and millions of other women as a matter of state policy, is in charge of monitoring the rights of women worldwide.
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Orange County Register, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • School choice is about empowering all families — regardless of income — to select the best education for their children, and burdening schools and families with excessive red tape will only stand in the way of that goal.
    Skylar Zander, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • People were burdened with high gas prices, including a record high of $5 per gallon.
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Rubio’s visit comes as leaders grow increasingly concerned about the quickly deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which threatens to spill over into the region, and several worrying U.S. policy shifts that stand to have negative effects on their vulnerable economies.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Don't worry so much about what percentage of credit each contact point should receive.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Statement from Brett and Jessica Gardner: With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Though Murphy's death saddens the sanctuary, the rescue organization is grateful for the support that formed around the beloved bald eagle.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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