1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Only four EVs depreciated better than their ICE siblings.
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This has, among other losses, reduced Egyptian revenue from the Suez Canal by about eight hundred million dollars a month.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Stocks temporarily jumped on speculation of a possibly delay in the tariffs, but the White House later dismissed talk of a pause.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Griffin launched a legal challenge and on April 4, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina court of appeals ruled 2-1 that the state's elections board erred in dismissing Griffin's protests about invalid election ballots.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Being excluded or devalued activates the same neural pathways as a physical injury.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Political ideologies increasingly devalue health and science.—
Jordan Miller,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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As time went on, her pain diminished, but August decided to go to the emergency room.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The VMAs, which have seen their social capital diminish over the past few years, delivered a promising ceremony in 2024.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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South Korea’s acting President, Han Duck-soo, ordered emergency support measures for industries and businesses that will be impacted, including the automobile industry, ordering officials to actively negotiate with Washington to minimize the impact of additional levies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This practice can be particularly useful for minimizing capital gains tax, which can reach up to 20 percent for long-term gains.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The judge also criticized the Corps for failing to quantify how climate change will impact precipitation and, therefore, how that change could impact the need for more water storage.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a video posted to X, Brand thanked his fans for messages of support, then criticized the British government and legal system before addressing the charges directly.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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