1
as in to oppress
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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2
as in to throw
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 to reduce
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 to press
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depress
And according to an analysis from the Wharton School, the president’s alma mater, a long-term crackdown on immigration could shrink the economy by up to 1% of gross domestic product and depress wages for the typical American worker.
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Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Investors should also note that slower growth reduces the risk of flooding the market and depressing prices.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Reach wasn't done taking inspiration there, though, also borrowing from Gears of War's grittier and relentlessly depressing tone.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Investors should also note that slower growth reduces the risk of flooding the market and depressing prices.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Reach wasn't done taking inspiration there, though, also borrowing from Gears of War's grittier and relentlessly depressing tone.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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The men are seen as misogynistic, and the women are oppressed.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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His policies have been instrumental in dismantling the criminal enterprise that oppresses the Venezuelan people.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Jared Goff, originally under center, went in motion out to the left and running back David Montgomery threw a pass to him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Onboarding can be personalized based on the team and role, helping people get productive faster and reducing the need for additional training.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This means targeted improvements could significantly reduce overall pollution without an industry-wide overhaul.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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After years of violence, corruption and poverty, governments are increasingly using authoritarian tactics, and the defense of democracy has taken a backseat to pressing domestic issues and economic agendas.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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But Altieri was looking through him, down at the ground, where Maricarmen was pressing her hand to the side of Rey’s bleeding face, and Carmelo was pulling off his T-shirt, handing it over to her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Our community is deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Indianapolis schools saddened by sudden loss The program provided after-school programming, STEM summer camps, mentoring, and other college planning resources to nine school districts across the state when the grant was stopped.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Get Your Mariners Postseason Gear on Fanatics To celebrate this moment, Fanatics has dropped exclusive Mariners playoff gear with commemorative hats, t-shirts, jackets, and accessories.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cramer noted that both companies' stocks have been under pressure as of late — with Salesforce weighed down by worries about its artificial intelligence offerings and Dollar Tree burdened by new tariffs.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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And that burdens a lot of our recipients.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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