depletes

present tense third-person singular of deplete
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Recent Examples of depletes The result is not just one exhausted employee, but a system that steadily depletes its people. Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, an iron-core collapse supernova happens after a star more than 10 times our sun’s mass finally depletes all its fuel and subsequently collapses into a neutron star or black hole. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025 These behemoths emit intense radiation that heats and depletes cold gas, the most important ingredient for star formation. Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025 This binding depletes lithium available for nearby cells, including important scavengers known as microglia. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025 Lack of sleep disrupts your hormones, depletes your energy, and can affect your mood. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletes
Verb
  • Online resale also generates emissions from shipping and packaging, and running massive e-commerce platforms consumes energy, all factors that need to be considered, said Alana James, a fashion professor at Northumbria University.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The moniker, though befitting a sports car, almost perfectly describes the high-stakes pursuit that consumes the remaining two hours.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This coating reduces absorbency, causes discoloration, and can trap bacteria and odors.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This robot vacuum reduces daily chores, keeping floors clean of dirt, dust, and pet hair with minimal effort.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Costa spends pretty much the whole year scouting for potential films, all of which are awards contenders.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The whole ordeal exhausts the mother turtle.
    Taylor Hagood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The idea of festivals just exhausts me.
    Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Depletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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