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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as in drained
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Recent Examples of depleted
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, that depleted depth could put the Cavs at risk of spiraling early in the year.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Unlike the Lower Basin states, the Upper Basin has never used its entire legal allotment, while the Lower Basin for years used more water than the river supplied and depleted water supplies stored in Mead and Powell, the basin’s negotiators have said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was done before recording an out in the fourth inning, the offense did little against a young starting pitcher who has struggled and a depleted bullpen and the game turned on a fourth-inning error by Jake Cronenworth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Chevron bought Texas in 2001 for $36 billion at a time when the Permian position was considered a depleted afterthought before the shale revolution unlocked reservoirs previously considered uneconomic.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
With a depleted room of playmakers, the Vikings are pursuing a trade that would bring back a fan-favorite offensive weapon.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Reinforcements for the Dodgers’ depleted bullpen are getting closer.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Overtourism is causing travelers to avoid popular destinations due to strained infrastructure and depleted resources.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The atmosphere hoped to galvanise the players, so clearly depleted of its depth and strength.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Oregon’s receiver corps was further depleted when Jurrion Dickey was suspended indefinitely during preseason camp.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The impact on consumers is expected to become more pronounced later in the year as companies’ existing inventory is depleted.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
His bullpen depleted by the weekend series with the Padres, Roberts sent Justin Wrobleski out for the ninth inning to protect the tie.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
This can cause dehydration, leading to dry, itchy skin as your water stores are depleted.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Some types of soil and environmental conditions repel water, leaving plant roots and cells depleted of moisture.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
The Social Security Trustees Report issued in 2025 indicates that the combined OASDI trust funds will be depleted by 2034.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The organization has also hinted that its depleted staff and funding challenges could soon limit some of its enforcement actions.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, that depleted depth could put the Cavs at risk of spiraling early in the year.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Unlike the Lower Basin states, the Upper Basin has never used its entire legal allotment, while the Lower Basin for years used more water than the river supplied and depleted water supplies stored in Mead and Powell, the basin’s negotiators have said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was done before recording an out in the fourth inning, the offense did little against a young starting pitcher who has struggled and a depleted bullpen and the game turned on a fourth-inning error by Jake Cronenworth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Chevron bought Texas in 2001 for $36 billion at a time when the Permian position was considered a depleted afterthought before the shale revolution unlocked reservoirs previously considered uneconomic.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
With a depleted room of playmakers, the Vikings are pursuing a trade that would bring back a fan-favorite offensive weapon.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Reinforcements for the Dodgers’ depleted bullpen are getting closer.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Overtourism is causing travelers to avoid popular destinations due to strained infrastructure and depleted resources.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Technological knowledge is a non-rival input in that it can be used by several firms without being depleted.
—Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The atmosphere hoped to galvanise the players, so clearly depleted of its depth and strength.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Oregon’s receiver corps was further depleted when Jurrion Dickey was suspended indefinitely during preseason camp.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
The impact on consumers is expected to become more pronounced later in the year as companies’ existing inventory is depleted.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
His bullpen depleted by the weekend series with the Padres, Roberts sent Justin Wrobleski out for the ninth inning to protect the tie.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
This can cause dehydration, leading to dry, itchy skin as your water stores are depleted.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
Some types of soil and environmental conditions repel water, leaving plant roots and cells depleted of moisture.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
The Social Security Trustees Report issued in 2025 indicates that the combined OASDI trust funds will be depleted by 2034.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleted
Verb
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With the verbal exchanges seemingly exhausted, the two opponents will now let their actions speak loudly in the ring in Paris.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
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Already exhausted from working multiple jobs, the situation started to affect her sleep.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Citing economic pressures, the museum reduced its staff earlier this year, with a total of eight positions affected either by layoffs or a reduction in pay and benefits.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dementia risk could be dramatically reduced with one common health intervention, a study finds.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wastewater and bilge drained into the bay.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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This Jasmine Crockett seems drained.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The New York Federal Reserve’s measure of Global Supply Chain Pressure showed that July’s level of stress decreased, and is approximately now equal to the long-term average.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Local businesses in affected neighborhoods report decreased foot traffic and lower sales amid the atmosphere of uncertainty.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And like other cruciferous vegetables, broccolini contains compounds that may interfere with thyroid function in people with thyroid disorders, particularly when consumed raw or in excess.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among those who consumed the sweeteners, the highest group had an average of 191 milligrams per day, while the lowest group consumed an average of 20 milligrams.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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To do the same itinerary with the airlines would require nearly 200 hours, including connecting flights, but not including the time spent at the airport on departure and arrival.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Luzardo has spent more time in the stretch while practicing.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Depleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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