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as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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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
Hurricane season terms and definitions to know Tropical wave – Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The depressions in watermelon around seeds are also more liable to decay than the solid flesh of seedless types.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fill in depressions in the gravel.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The depressions in watermelon around seeds are also more liable to decay than the solid flesh of seedless types.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Fill in depressions in the gravel.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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Throughout modern American history, recessions have arrived with brutal regularity.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There are no contracts about potential recessions in 2028 or 2029.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Russell Henley birdied the final four holes, including in a sudden death playoff, to win the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday at Colonial Country Club.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Ideal for dressers, doors, desks, and even hardwood floors, the kit includes six markers for surface-level touchups in shades like cherry, walnut, and mahogany, plus six wax sticks to fill deeper dents and gouges.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Just like your favorite athlete, your favorite (or at times, least favorite) sports bettor goes through slumps.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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For most young players, their first season in the majors is a rollercoaster characterized by hot streaks and slumps.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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In a third and final scenario — the one designed to test insight — the team moved the flower from the floor to the ceiling, just above one of four pits shaped to accommodate the ball.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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More generally, cottonmouths have broad heads and dark stripes that run through their eyes, as well as deep facial pits between their eyes and nostrils.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But, crucially, once a player has been registered, their status is not affected by the salary limit — whether the limit increases or decreases.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Burnout risk decreases while clarity, engagement and resilience increase.—
Sharon A. Kuhn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Dentists can also sometimes stop cavities with fluoride varnishes and prevent them with dental sealants, which were once recommended only for children, Fontana said.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
18 May 2026
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Eco effort The hotel is marching along a path to zero-landfill waste, helped in part by reductions in single-use plastics and paper materials, plus a swift recycling program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Crucially, the military should balance these financials with attractive inducements such as robust family health care coverage, prescription drug cost reductions, and partial pension possibilities for those who provide vital service short of a full 20-year career.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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