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as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
she called her friend to see if a sympathetic ear would relieve his depression
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as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depression
How the arts can create healthier communities According to thousands of studies, researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
The majority of women take acetaminophen at some point during pregnancy, with more use among those with anxiety and depression, according to past research.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The importance of social support in building resilience has been echoed in other studies, including findings that such support reduces the chances of someone falling into depression, or the severity of that depression.
—Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Targets experience high levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
The majority of women take acetaminophen at some point during pregnancy, with more use among those with anxiety and depression, according to past research.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The importance of social support in building resilience has been echoed in other studies, including findings that such support reduces the chances of someone falling into depression, or the severity of that depression.
—Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Targets experience high levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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Some experts warn his moves could cause the economy to slide into a recession and markets seesawed ahead of Wednesday's announcement, after weeks of turmoil as Trump's tariff policy shifted and took shape.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given the trajectory of the economy (Goldman Sachs raised the 12-month risk of a recession to 35 percent on March 31), some brands may take the risk of moving more of their budgets to the scatter market, where prices and inventory are more fluid.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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This is a good thing, as a percentage of nylon, spandex, or polyester can help with shape retention and prevent holes from developing.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Better yet, seal up holes in your house to prevent the mice from entering to begin with and store food in rodent proof (preferably glass or metal) containers.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Tarrant County pilot has seen a 14% increase in overall program enrollment, 17% increase in child care worker retention rates and a 33% decrease in tuition costs for families paying private rates, according to Child Care Associates.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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By coincidence, the administration also assumes that for every 10% increase in the price of foreign products, there will be a 40% decrease in how much Americans buy.—
Jeff Guo,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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To call it a sophomore slump is an oversimplification.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yes, but: Lots of things influence production decisions, like estimates of how long a price slump will last, hedging strategies and more.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Watching Thief, yes, we’re naturally mesmerized by its nocturnal compositions, its lovely sense of melancholy, its almost abstract robbery sequences filled with sparks and flames bursting off steel vaults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner embraces melancholy in new album The music of the indie rock band Japanese Breakfast is suffused with longing.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Regan Smith gets only Cup win On May 7, 2011, Regan Smith — now a pit reporter for NASCAR on FOX — won the only race of his Cup Series career, defeating newly-inducted Hall of Famer Carl Edwards by 0.196 seconds in the Southern 500.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Surrounded by the red rock landscape the region is famous for, the property also has a pool, hot tub and community fire pits. Follow me on Twitter.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Recognize The Risks Of A Trade War To Everyone The last major trade war of the 1930s was accompanied by a 60% reduction in global trade.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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Then the pandemic sparked a moving frenzy, putting a serious dent in that number.—
Samantha Latson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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If 200,000 Gold Cards are sold at $5 million each, the resulting $1 trillion could make a meaningful dent in the national debt.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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