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as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
she called her friend to see if a sympathetic ear would relieve his depression
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as in hole
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 decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depression
Without treatment, the Cleveland Clinic said high cortisol levels could lead to other health problems such as infections, blood clots, depression, heart attack, weight gain, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
A lot of Bennell’s victims, if not all, have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues because of what happened in their childhoods.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Healthcare providers report using similar dosages to the treatment of depression for RSD.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
A lot of Bennell’s victims, if not all, have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues because of what happened in their childhoods.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Healthcare providers report using similar dosages to the treatment of depression for RSD.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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However, not all experts agree that this is an imminent sign of a recession.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The same fate is likely to await a number of artists from boomer collections as the market is flooded with works that no longer align with contemporary tastes, deepening the recession while simultaneously neglecting the core issue of a declining pool of collectors.—
Magnus Resch,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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But the concerns about how the state ended up in the budget hole to begin with, remains central to the blame game.—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there are still gaping holes on this team, notably at wide receiver and with a defensive coordinator who still needs to be hired to replace Tom Allen.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Overall car sales are expected to drop as autonomous taxis reduce the need for personal ownership of cars, with a decrease in traditional revenues for automotive suppliers like Valeo.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Other drugs Other drugs up for 2027 price decreases include cancer drugs Ibrance, made by Pfizer Inc., Xtandi, made by Pfizer and Astellas, Pomalyst, made by Bristol Myers Squibb Co., and Amgen Inc.’s psoriasis drug Otezla.—
Bloomberg,
Orange County Register,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Miles Byrd and Nick Boyd, the only players averaging in double figures and accounting for nearly 40% of the offense, continued their dual slumps.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 49ers experienced a major Super Bowl slump, as the team finished with a 6-11 record after playing in the championship in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Young American Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, sparky with a touch of melancholy), is part of a small NSA unit disguised as students on a gap year, sharing a pad in lovely Cassis on the French Mediterranean.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Richard Engel Reporting from Jerusalem In Israel, there is a feeling of melancholy.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In homage to stock car racing’s roots in North Carolina, Red Bull Non-Stock 600 pits teams against one another in a go-kart race around an oval track.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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These pathological behaviors pit colleagues against each other, creating a hostile environment of instability and chaos that shifts the focus of their toxic behaviour.—
Jason Walker,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The initiative's agenda includes aggressive deregulation, curbs on immigration, challenges to civil-rights protections, and a substantial reduction of the federal workforce, all with the aim of reducing the size and scope of government while reasserting executive authority.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, Santander Bank saw a 40% reduction in loan processing time after implementing nCino—making life easier for their team and customers.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Google dominates search and no-one has yet to make much of a dent.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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