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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
Patients also reported subjective improvements in nausea, fatigue, appetite and depression.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The outlet adds that a formula containing reishi and ligustrum helped maintain quality of life in non-small cell lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, with subjective improvements in nausea, fatigue, appetite and depression.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The book came out when mental illness was heavily stigmatized; Styron paved the way for authors to write about their own struggles with depression and similar disorders.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The outlet adds that a formula containing reishi and ligustrum helped maintain quality of life in non-small cell lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, with subjective improvements in nausea, fatigue, appetite and depression.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The book came out when mental illness was heavily stigmatized; Styron paved the way for authors to write about their own struggles with depression and similar disorders.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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The country at large ignored his warnings, and the recession following the dot-com bubble burst ended what was then the longest stretch of economic growth and expansion the United States had ever seen.
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In a trust recession, with customers looking for proof in many places, retailers can learn from Passenger’s playbook and focus on genuine human interactions on social media.
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Each room explores a different human emotion — joy and love, fear and hope, sadness and gratitude, anger and resilience.
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Working again with collaborators Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Shahzad Ismaily (Ceramic Dog) and joined by Nick Hakim and drummer Tom Skinner (the Smile), Orton uses The Ground Above to create weighty songs that deal with both joy and sadness.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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In contrast, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arkansas have recorded double-digit decreases in jobs.
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In addition, Nike has reported a sales slump in China , or a market that once served as a considerable driver of its growth.
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This market slump wasn't isolated, affecting Korean and European firms as well.
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Beneath all the sensuality and beauty, there’s also a lingering melancholy that feels very familiar to me.
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Early Years Eichenberg recounted his childhood with some melancholy.
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One of the most pit-dropping experiences is getting to your destination after a long-haul flight and not being able to use or charge any of your devices—something flight attendants can’t risk as people who consistently travel abroad.
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The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
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That includes those already receiving coverage of a GLP-1 from their Part D plan for a use already covered by Medicare, such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease risk reduction or sleep apnea.
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Limit Constipating Foods Consuming a low-fiber diet can lead to chronic constipation, with a reduction in poop frequency and size.
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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