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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as in dents
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depressions
The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.
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Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The weakest are tropical depressions, with winds below 39 mph.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Water from the melting ice often drains into depressions once occupied by the glacier, creating large lakes.
—Suzanne Oconnell, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
Together, the three yarns (the hydrophobic, hydrophilic and reinforcement) define those valleys of depressions and channels.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Tropical depressions turn into tropical storms when their winds reach 39 miles per hour and tropical storms start to be classified as hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, when their maximum sustained winds reach 74 miles per hour.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The weakest are tropical depressions, with winds below 39 mph.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Water from the melting ice often drains into depressions once occupied by the glacier, creating large lakes.
—Suzanne Oconnell, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
Together, the three yarns (the hydrophobic, hydrophilic and reinforcement) define those valleys of depressions and channels.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Tropical depressions turn into tropical storms when their winds reach 39 miles per hour and tropical storms start to be classified as hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, when their maximum sustained winds reach 74 miles per hour.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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Over decades of research, Culhane has documented the plight of people born between 1955 and 1965 who came of age during recessions and never got an economic foothold.—
Felice J. Freyer,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Historically, recessions begin and end with payroll employment, with jobs.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Speculation has also risen over whether the couple posed for the pictures after their record-breaking appearance together on Kelce's own podcast, New Heights, due to the dents in Swift's hear resembling the kind that headphones can create.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Using the right cleaners and tools can prevent scratches, staining, dents, and damage to the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Ten states — California, Connecticut, Mississippi, Alaska, Delaware, Alabama, Kentucky, Vermont, Maryland and Minnesota — saw decreases of more than 20 percent in traffic fatalities, as did the District of Columbia.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a second experiment, the team observed sustained decreases in visual cortex activity for at least 40 minutes after ultrasound stimulation, highlighting the system's potential for inducing lasting changes in brain function.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Here’s to hoping Terri and Mel’s relationship is all smiles and no cavities.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the agency announced that almost every route would experience reductions in service, with some facing elimination (including 50 bus routes, five regional rail lines, and one metro line).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For its second quarter, Kohl’s reported margin gains, expense reductions and merchandise improvements, and lifted its profit forecast for 2025.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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