depressions

noun

Definition of depressionsnext
plural of depression
1
as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression

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2
as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza

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3
as in dents
the amount by which something is lessened a depression in the number of new homes being built

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  1. recessions
  2. reductions
  3. cavities
Noun
  • For example, the 10 best trading days by percentage gain for the S&P 500 over the past three decades all occurred during recessions, often in close proximity to the worst days, according to a Wells Fargo analysis published earlier this year.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Nonetheless, even relatively small rises in unemployment have often bought recessions historically.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of recessions
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  • This decrease is due to reductions in normal operating costs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This decrease is attributed to reductions in research and development expenses and general and administrative expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • That, dental experts warn, could make for more cavities.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The recommendations have strengthened teeth and reduced cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of cavities
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