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as in exhausted
to make complete use of
miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months
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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
disease and battlefield casualties had depleted troop strength to dangerously low levels
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Recent Examples of depleted
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
In aged mouse stem cells, the lysosomes had become hyperacidic, damaged, depleted and abnormally active.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By 2015, both sisters had subdued their texture, rocking depleted waves in place.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Over the course of watering flower and plant containers, the soil can become depleted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
However, Societe Generale warns that the market will ultimately require higher oil prices moving forward as global inventories are depleted and strategic reserves require rebuilding.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Replacing depleted missile stocks will require sustained investment.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Despite many efforts to turn a profit, sales depleted and the company reported a net loss of $101 million in 2022.
—Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Ukraine has also depleted Russia's stocks by forcing it to try and intercept regular volleys of newer, more capable drones, including some equipped with jet engines that are faster and fly further than older models.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 17 June 2026
If no action's taken, the trust fund that supplements incoming payroll taxes to pay monthly Social Security benefits is projected to be depleted in the last three months of 2032, which would force an immediate across-the-board 22% benefits cut, the latest Board of Trustees report said last week.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The combination — more houses selling faster — has depleted the inventory of homes for sale, The Agency found.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
As a well ages and the underlying reservoir is depleted, pressure in the well drops, and production along with it.
—Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 16 June 2026
Now, that aquifer is being rapidly depleted in Colorado.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Injuries to Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino had depleted some of the squad’s counter-attacking power, but there is a collective structure that makes Japan resilient defenders and dangerous on the counter-attack.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Adjective
This squishy honor of a marshmallow doesn’t even require devouring it—the indicator that psychologists took as the signal of its depleted future life.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
In aged mouse stem cells, the lysosomes had become hyperacidic, damaged, depleted and abnormally active.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
The pressure cooker of veterinary school, combined with my disconnection from nature and from the people who loved me and knew me best, left me increasingly isolated, lonely and depleted.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
By 2015, both sisters had subdued their texture, rocking depleted waves in place.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Over the course of watering flower and plant containers, the soil can become depleted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
However, Societe Generale warns that the market will ultimately require higher oil prices moving forward as global inventories are depleted and strategic reserves require rebuilding.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In many ways, the modern wellness industry appears increasingly focused not on optimization alone — but on helping chronically stressed, inflamed, exhausted, and physically depleted people simply feel functional again.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Replacing depleted missile stocks will require sustained investment.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
Verb
Foreign investment could go a long way toward restoring the economic activity that was depleted because of the US blockade on the strait.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Despite many efforts to turn a profit, sales depleted and the company reported a net loss of $101 million in 2022.
—Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Ukraine has also depleted Russia's stocks by forcing it to try and intercept regular volleys of newer, more capable drones, including some equipped with jet engines that are faster and fly further than older models.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 17 June 2026
If no action's taken, the trust fund that supplements incoming payroll taxes to pay monthly Social Security benefits is projected to be depleted in the last three months of 2032, which would force an immediate across-the-board 22% benefits cut, the latest Board of Trustees report said last week.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The combination — more houses selling faster — has depleted the inventory of homes for sale, The Agency found.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
As a well ages and the underlying reservoir is depleted, pressure in the well drops, and production along with it.
—Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 16 June 2026
Now, that aquifer is being rapidly depleted in Colorado.
—Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Injuries to Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino had depleted some of the squad’s counter-attacking power, but there is a collective structure that makes Japan resilient defenders and dangerous on the counter-attack.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleted
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Kilian and other Tahoe-area officials said inspectors like at Meyers are an important line of defense, but said vigilance begins aboard the watercraft by ensuring that boat and gear are clean, drained and dry before moving from one body of water to another.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Federal pandemic-relief funds were exhausted in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The forecast shows the trust fund will be exhausted three months earlier than was predicted last year.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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In March, Tyler pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal that reduced his first-degree rape charge to a third-degree offense.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The only exception came during the COVID years, when the schedule was temporarily reduced.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
2 Dec. 2025
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Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The foundation spent around $850 million to construct the Obama center, nearly three times the original $300 million estimate.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Crime in the 21207 zip code area has decreased within the last year, according to data from the Baltimore County Public Safety Data Dashboard.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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By 1877, the hope for Black equality met an enfeebled federal government that essentially permitted Jim Crow to run amok.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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But given the island’s small size and enfeebled state, the risks seem much smaller than in Iran.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
20 May 2026
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Astronomers analyze these patterns, including which colors are emitted, absorbed or reflected, to gauge the size, temperature and composition of objects in space.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Much of the concern has surrounded chemical sunscreens, which get absorbed into the skin.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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“Depleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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