as in depressed
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bummed (out)
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Gradually freed of the weight of its ice, the rock beneath Greenland, long depressed by the massive ice sheet, rebounds.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026 -
José said that the song depressed him.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rogers appeared weighed down initially, but Emery did not blink.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The index was weighed down by losses for Microsoft and Tesla.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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My message this week is about not letting our hearts be troubled, and Jesus is the way.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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On one of the final days of the semester, Raymundo peered into his Infiniti J30’s engine bay, searching for the issue that had troubled the car.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, 72% of respondents worried about the United States becoming too involved in the South American country, USA TODAY reports.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, 72% of respondents worried about the United States becoming too involved in the South American country.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The West Virginia Motor Speedway posted on social media that they were deeply saddened to hear that Duritsky had died.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, an Uber spokesperson said the company is saddened by Tejada's death.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the cold temperatures sweep through the South this winter, you may be concerned about bundling up and the beauty mistakes that could be ruining your skin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two years after Emms popped the question, Thorne, 28, got down on one knee herself in August 2025.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
2 Jan. 2026
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For the first, Lee got down on their knees to play electric guitar flat on a stool, like a steel guitar without any of the delicateness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As Johnson County continues to lose its attainable housing stock, which refers to homes that are $300,000 or less, more residents are feeling burdened by the rising costs of living.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt, with millions burdened by $10,000 or more in unpaid bills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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