as in to depress
to make sad
the arrival of winter always saddens me
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Recent Examples of sadden
President of the Southern University System, Dennis Shields, spoke at the press conference Friday and said he is saddened by the loss of Wilson’s life.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Danielle Haim sings, more disdainful than saddened by the dissolution at the heart of the single.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Saldaña said when the tweets recirculated that she was saddened by what had transpired.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose in 2023 shocked and saddened his loved ones, fellow actors, and fans the world over.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Danielle Haim sings, more disdainful than saddened by the dissolution at the heart of the single.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Saldaña said when the tweets recirculated that she was saddened by what had transpired.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 2 Mar. 2025
Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose in 2023 shocked and saddened his loved ones, fellow actors, and fans the world over.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sadden
Verb
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If a recession follows, job losses and lower incomes could further depress spending and payment volumes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The problem: Fluidity depresses the price-to-earnings multiple that investors are willing to pay for stocks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Don't worry so much about what percentage of credit each contact point should receive.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to Schwartz, the Sierra Nevada saw above-average snowfall over the previous two water years, so there’s no reason to worry about the slight drop in snowfall in 2025.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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But, when the Evil Queen takes over, her dark manner and heavy-handed leadership oppress the people.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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That is not a typo—Saudi Arabia, the regime that oppressed Rahaf and millions of other women as a matter of state policy, is in charge of monitoring the rights of women worldwide.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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More Virgil van Dijk stories Virgil van Dijk confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ over new Liverpool contract How Virgil van Dijk added another layer to his game at Arne Slot’s Liverpool Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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School choice is about empowering all families — regardless of income — to select the best education for their children, and burdening schools and families with excessive red tape will only stand in the way of that goal.—
Skylar Zander,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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People were burdened with high gas prices, including a record high of $5 per gallon.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadden. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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