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as in to drain
to make complete use of
miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
disease and battlefield casualties had depleted troop strength to dangerously low levels
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Recent Examples of deplete
If discovering tiny insect casings or sticky residue, this often indicates those insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts that slowly siphon sap from plants, depleting their ability to feed themselves through photosynthesis.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Last year, the trustees projected that the trust fund would be depleted in 2033.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Their hearts are in the right place, even if their bank accounts are being quickly depleted.
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Parents,
18 June 2026
Despite many efforts to turn a profit, sales depleted and the company reported a net loss of $101 million in 2022.
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Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Last year, the trustees projected that the trust fund would be depleted in 2033.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Their hearts are in the right place, even if their bank accounts are being quickly depleted.
—
Parents,
18 June 2026
Despite many efforts to turn a profit, sales depleted and the company reported a net loss of $101 million in 2022.
—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.
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For a country exhausted by notifications, that simplicity has become its own selling point.
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But mostly they were exhausted from balancing their teaching careers with single parenting.
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Experts also speculate that the darker blue color may be helping the Reflecting Pool absorb more heat.
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.
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Most of the smoke is coming from the Iron Fire in Utah, which has burned more than 21,000 acres.
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The world has known that adding heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests will warm the globe, said Jennifer Francis, a climate scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center on Cape Cod, who was not involved in the research.
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“Deplete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplete. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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