1
as in exhausted
to make complete use of
miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months
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2
as in reduced
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 depleted
Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Knicks upset the Celtics in six games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, overcoming double-digit second-half deficits in Games 1, 2 and 4 before steamrolling the depleted defending champions by 38 points in Game 6.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Suffice it to say, the Buccaneers’ receiving corps — missing several noteworthy pass catchers — is rather depleted.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The other possibility is that sulfur-33 became depleted after the moon formed.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Either way, Baker Mayfield is playing, and there is the potential that Jones and a depleted 49ers’ offense can push the Buccaneers (see the Thursday night game two weeks ago).
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For Nio, this surge underlines the value of its fast, automated swap system, capable of changing a depleted battery in under three minutes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The plug-in hybrid now offers an electric-only range of about 80 miles, while overall efficiency improves to the equivalent of 84 miles per gallon once the battery is depleted.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The Giants’ secondary will be depleted with cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland both out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Lefke didn’t have much love for the British Army, but Aytaç’s funeral stunt had depleted his store of goodwill.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
At that point, the federal program’s cash reserve will be depleted, and the agency will have enough funds to pay roughly 81% of full retirement benefits, according to an analysis by AARP.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In September, the California legislature passed a sweeping package aimed at shoring up the state’s wildfire fund, which was at risk of being depleted following the LA wildfires in January.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
If your plant is several years old, the potting soil might be depleted.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Both teams have depleted their pitching resources, but with elimination circumstances, they are forced to stretch out their arms and see who can go.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Still, New York’s core of Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and OG Anunoby presents a formidable test for Cleveland’s depleted roster.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Knicks upset the Celtics in six games in the Eastern Conference semifinals, overcoming double-digit second-half deficits in Games 1, 2 and 4 before steamrolling the depleted defending champions by 38 points in Game 6.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Suffice it to say, the Buccaneers’ receiving corps — missing several noteworthy pass catchers — is rather depleted.
—Brad Evans, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The other possibility is that sulfur-33 became depleted after the moon formed.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Either way, Baker Mayfield is playing, and there is the potential that Jones and a depleted 49ers’ offense can push the Buccaneers (see the Thursday night game two weeks ago).
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
For Nio, this surge underlines the value of its fast, automated swap system, capable of changing a depleted battery in under three minutes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With the Lakers’ roster being short-handed and depleted in their last two games, a road win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday and a home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, there’s been a natural search for silver linings.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
The plug-in hybrid now offers an electric-only range of about 80 miles, while overall efficiency improves to the equivalent of 84 miles per gallon once the battery is depleted.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The Giants’ secondary will be depleted with cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland both out.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Lefke didn’t have much love for the British Army, but Aytaç’s funeral stunt had depleted his store of goodwill.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
At that point, the federal program’s cash reserve will be depleted, and the agency will have enough funds to pay roughly 81% of full retirement benefits, according to an analysis by AARP.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In September, the California legislature passed a sweeping package aimed at shoring up the state’s wildfire fund, which was at risk of being depleted following the LA wildfires in January.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
If your plant is several years old, the potting soil might be depleted.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Both teams have depleted their pitching resources, but with elimination circumstances, they are forced to stretch out their arms and see who can go.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleted
Verb
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Oppenheim exhausted his list of national security resources to figure out a more precise answer to this question, but came away with a split vote about the president’s response.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Deadline reported that Grey's Anatomy had reduced the minimum guarantees for series regulars from 18 episodes per season to 14 during its 2024-25 season.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For weeks, the community of Westminster, Colorado, had been consumed by the disappearance of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, who had vanished earlier that month while walking to school.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When pressed on how inflation increasing below market expectations does not mean prices did not rise at all, the White House cited examples of where prices decreased.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Swiss bank noted that Miami’s bubble risk had actually decreased since 2024 and over the past five years, Miami and the similarly sunny and wealthy Dubai have led the pack, averaging real price growth of roughly 50%.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ahmad spent the next few days in deep discussion with Moore about everything from communist class politics to nationalist teachings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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After his playing career ended, Atkinson spent several years as a color analyst on Raiders broadcasts.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chargers guards and center Bradley Bozeman, a trio whose job was made more difficult by subpar play by both offensive tackles, looked enfeebled against Indianapolis Colt tackle DeForest Buckner.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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During a hospital stay, Roy’s enfeebled mother fixates on the caste and religious affiliations of the doctors treating her—the sort of thing that will be familiar to anyone who has cringed at a diminished elder’s unfiltered prejudices.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Depleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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