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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The weight of these mountains depressed part of the Arabian plate, causing the strait to form.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026 -
With energy prices depressed at the start of the year, Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice in the industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Try to select a stand that can be easily weighed down with a bag of sand or two and is the right height for you or has adjustable height.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Outside is a serene garden under a canopy of branches weighed down by iridescent copper bells, all handmade.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Lucas wrote in a series of social media posts last week that he was disappointed and troubled by the accusations.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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For years, the multibillion-dollar industry has been troubled by its share of baroque and tragic scandals.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Early this year many Fed policymakers were worried the job market was stalling and leaned toward rate cuts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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But as more headlines emerge about the potentially deadly infection, many are reminded of the COVID pandemic − and worried about the United State's preparedness.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The airport expressed deep sorrow over the event, stating that it is saddened by the incident and extends sympathies to those affected.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Still, positive job growth and a solid unemployment rate could prompt a Federal Reserve that has been concerned with slowing in the labor market to turn its attention back to inflation as an extended conflict in the Middle East pushes prices higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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But after two low sea ice records in a row, scientists are becoming concerned.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The nine-time major champion got down and went pushup for pushup with the 32-year-old.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Luis Palma stepped up to take it, and Wickens got down low to his right-hand side to keep it out, only for the save to be scratched off as Ross County players encroached into the box.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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For decades, utilities just reacted to maintenance problems, burdened by high supply costs and weak balance sheets.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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