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as in consumes
to make complete use of
miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months
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as in reduces
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 depletes
Every dollar of capital reduction at a large bank increases, at the margin, the probability that a stress event depletes the DIF and reaches the public balance sheet.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.
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William Jones
june 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
After months of grinding, the first two weeks offer pockets of genuine pleasure, connection, and for many signs, the kind of travel that restores rather than depletes.
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Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Drinking alcohol depletes magnesium levels in the body and keeps magnesium supplements from working well.
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Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Once in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, the plant depletes potassium necessary for plant health and smothers low-growing plants.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
What if a prolonged market downturn depletes your retirement savings?
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Angela Cullen,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
Russia also hopes the war pulls attention away from Ukraine and depletes Western arsenals.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.
—
William Jones
june 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
After months of grinding, the first two weeks offer pockets of genuine pleasure, connection, and for many signs, the kind of travel that restores rather than depletes.
—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Drinking alcohol depletes magnesium levels in the body and keeps magnesium supplements from working well.
—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
Once in flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, the plant depletes potassium necessary for plant health and smothers low-growing plants.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
What if a prolonged market downturn depletes your retirement savings?
—
Angela Cullen,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
Russia also hopes the war pulls attention away from Ukraine and depletes Western arsenals.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletes
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
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Excessive solitary masturbation decreases intimacy between couples in long-distance relationships.
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Spoilers Ahead Kara is introduced as a reckless party animal, who spends her time seeking out planets orbiting red suns, to weaken her superpowered metabolism and become intoxicated.
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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Let the incoming chief make a few visible calls while the outgoing leader still absorbs the heat.
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Your body best absorbs water when it is taken in small amounts over time.
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“Depletes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletes. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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