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
  • Spreads often explode during recessions or periods of market panic, and the cycle resets.
    Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But the market's performance wasn’t as positive following rate cuts made during recessions.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of recessions
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  • And even small reductions could be beneficial for pedestrian safety.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Instruments with multiple cavities could result in more exciting results.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The mineral that is proven to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities has been added to drinking water since 1945, with data from the National Library of Medicine showing adding fluoride to water lowers the amount of tooth decay in kids by 35%.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune Well, 4 Dec. 2024
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