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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The arena roared, each depleted body suddenly beginning to believe.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And right now, that feels harder to come by—especially with headlines about depleted trust funds and shrinking benefits.
—Katie Klingensmith, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If 2026 arrives with further depleted reservoirs, any new agreement could be overshadowed by a crisis already in motion.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Long lines, crowded aisles, and depleted shelves can make a grocery outing with the best of intentions fall flat, fast.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The Boone and Crockett Club is a leading voice for ethical, legal, and restrained hunting in North America, and often recalls that managed, legal hunting is responsible for the return of depleted wildlife populations in America a century ago.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
The Indiana Fever got back in the win column on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive — despite their depleted roster.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When connected to a compatible fast charger, the depleted 10 Pro reached a 26% charge in 15 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Social Security is facing questions about its long-term future, with the program’s trust funds projected to be depleted by 2034.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Odds are your soil has plenty of phosphorus and potassium, but nitrogen can get depleted as your grass uses it up.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Check and replace if the bait is depleted.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Without intervention, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund—which pays Social Security benefits—could be depleted by 2033.
—Katie Klingensmith, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In June 2025, Paige and Shawn Fowler launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their sister's memory care, as her savings from disability and Social Security benefits were depleted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Just an impressive performance by a Miami team depleted by suspensions and injuries.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Last Tango left him feeling depleted.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Xavier Tillman could contribute in the Celtics’ depleted frontcourt after being the last player on Joe Mazzulla’s bench for much of last season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The arena roared, each depleted body suddenly beginning to believe.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
And right now, that feels harder to come by—especially with headlines about depleted trust funds and shrinking benefits.
—Katie Klingensmith, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If 2026 arrives with further depleted reservoirs, any new agreement could be overshadowed by a crisis already in motion.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Long lines, crowded aisles, and depleted shelves can make a grocery outing with the best of intentions fall flat, fast.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The Boone and Crockett Club is a leading voice for ethical, legal, and restrained hunting in North America, and often recalls that managed, legal hunting is responsible for the return of depleted wildlife populations in America a century ago.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
The Indiana Fever got back in the win column on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive — despite their depleted roster.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
When connected to a compatible fast charger, the depleted 10 Pro reached a 26% charge in 15 minutes, 50% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 35 minutes.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The franchise is coming off its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and is one of the two frontrunners in a conference depleted by injuries to star players on rival teams.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Social Security is facing questions about its long-term future, with the program’s trust funds projected to be depleted by 2034.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Odds are your soil has plenty of phosphorus and potassium, but nitrogen can get depleted as your grass uses it up.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Check and replace if the bait is depleted.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Without intervention, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund—which pays Social Security benefits—could be depleted by 2033.
—Katie Klingensmith, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In June 2025, Paige and Shawn Fowler launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their sister's memory care, as her savings from disability and Social Security benefits were depleted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Just an impressive performance by a Miami team depleted by suspensions and injuries.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Last Tango left him feeling depleted.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleted
Verb
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Maeve ends up turning Sam into the police, exhausted, dejected, and utterly defeated.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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They were done at the start, exhausted and weighed down by meaning and history.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But a House Fiscal Agency report shows that total artificially reduced by the way billions in federal funding is accounted for, by moving Medicaid money to contingency funds where they are not included in the budget total.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 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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So many people approach those dark moments and can't get out of them and are consumed by them.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Republicans have opposed public funding for meals consumed by students whose families can afford to pay for the food.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Educator turnover in Wisconsin public schools has decreased from pandemic highs but remains elevated.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wild card here is Mateychuk, who got his feet wet in 45 games as a 20-year-old last season and even spent some time in the top four.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After two cycles in which pro-Israel groups spent heavily against left-wing candidates, insurgent Democrats believe the mood has changed.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 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
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“Depleted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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