1
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
In these cases, a few medications can improve symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depression, and low energy.
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Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
That pushed me into depression.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
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Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
That pushed me into depression.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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Over the past three years, largely due to an industry-wide recession, the company’s sales have nearly halved, dropping from over €10 billion in 2022 to around €6 billion in 2025.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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His leadership is credited with helping pull the company from the brink of closure in the aftermath of the 2008 recession.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Her wedge of baked Alaska slouched on the plate like a children’s book illustration meant to convey sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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In my experience, sadness and melancholy exist side by side with happiness and joy.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Congress and the White House are digging a deep, deep hole for our children.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Video from the scene showed multiple bullet holes in a car windshield.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Interviewed before the store closing, chief executive officer Tres Lund said last year that an increase in store security expenses and decrease in customer visits had left operating costs outpacing sales.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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In December, city staff requested an end to meeting room reservations for outside organizations due to concerns over security, a decrease in room bookings, and billing and reservation system challenges.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Home-buying expectations were little changed in February, generally a slow time for the housing market, which has been mired in a yearslong slump.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Home-buying expectations were little changed in February, generally a slow time for the housing market, which has been mired in a years-long slump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Turner plays the middle brother with intriguing melancholy and an almost alien detachment, which works within the world this film creates, but not necessarily for a main character.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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Fanning’s name was the first called when nominations were announced, signaling that Scandinavian melancholy would be notably absent that morning.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Being a toddler parent often means that your weekends are a constant rotation of kids’ birthday parties, but there are worse ways to spend your time than sipping a soda while your kids tackle each other in a ball pit.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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No one religious or spiritual practice appeared to be more protective against addiction, but the risk reduction was higher for people who regularly engaged in a spiritual or religious community, defined as weekly attendance at a religious service.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Loews Kansas City participates in company-wide sustainability initiatives, including broad platforms focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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