1
as in draining
to make complete use of
miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months
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as in reducing
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 depleting
Yes, a consolidation of the motion picture studios from five down to four would mean fewer jobs, less choices for moviegoers, higher tickets prices, increased leveraged rental terms on cinemas by studios, potential multiplex closings and depleting ticket sales.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Unexpected expenses can crop up, depleting funds more quickly than expected.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
To date, the parties to the Montreal Protocol have phased out roughly 99% of ozone-depleting substances compared to 1990 levels — effectively eliminating the chemicals once used in nearly every refrigerator, air conditioner, and aerosol can on Earth.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Without pay, screeners are depleting savings, using food banks and even quitting instead of enduring the financial hardship and uncertainty.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Taipei is particularly concerned that as the Middle East conflict drags on, American forces are depleting their stockpile of long-range cruise missiles that would be critical to repel a Chinese assault on Taiwan, the Financial Times reported.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
More recent research published in The Lancet Global Health found that iron stores begin depleting at ferritin levels around 40-50, meaning a woman can feel genuinely terrible at a ferritin of 20 and still be told everything is fine.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The mounting toll has intensified concerns over how to counter drone swarms without depleting interceptor stockpiles that cost millions of dollars each to replace.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Depletion risk The IEA members also risk depleting their stockpiles.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Unexpected expenses can crop up, depleting funds more quickly than expected.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
To date, the parties to the Montreal Protocol have phased out roughly 99% of ozone-depleting substances compared to 1990 levels — effectively eliminating the chemicals once used in nearly every refrigerator, air conditioner, and aerosol can on Earth.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Without pay, screeners are depleting savings, using food banks and even quitting instead of enduring the financial hardship and uncertainty.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Taipei is particularly concerned that as the Middle East conflict drags on, American forces are depleting their stockpile of long-range cruise missiles that would be critical to repel a Chinese assault on Taiwan, the Financial Times reported.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
More recent research published in The Lancet Global Health found that iron stores begin depleting at ferritin levels around 40-50, meaning a woman can feel genuinely terrible at a ferritin of 20 and still be told everything is fine.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
The mounting toll has intensified concerns over how to counter drone swarms without depleting interceptor stockpiles that cost millions of dollars each to replace.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Depletion risk The IEA members also risk depleting their stockpiles.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleting
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While attacks are currently focused on financial fraud and draining the accounts of victims, InfoBlox says the level of access these trojans offer would allow expansion into extortion, blackmail, and corporate breaches including ransomware attacks on companies.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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If root rot may be an issue, repot the plant in fresh soil, and make sure to use a well-draining pot that will keep the soil from becoming too soggy in the future.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Using smokeless nicotine products only affects the person consuming them; no one else.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pacific Islanders have a long history of consuming shellfish, as explained in a recent study published in Geoarchaeology.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Satellite images collected from the region since 2009 indicate that the population of Emperor penguins in Antarctica has been decreasing for about a decade, Phillip Trathan, member of the IUCN's Penguin Specialist Group, told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This includes shoplifting, which dropped by nearly 3%; thefts from vehicles falling by 31%; and thefts of motor vehicle parts decreasing by about 27%, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than one in three West Virginia households is considered energy burdened, spending more than 6% of their income on electricity and other fuel costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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After photos emerged of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spending time with NFL reporter Dianna Russini at a luxury hotel in Arizona, Russini said the photos were taken out of context and her employer has come to her defense.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Both countries aim to counter cheap, high-volume threats without exhausting high-value interceptors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most people who reach out to Gahl do so after exhausting nearly every other option and cycling through multiple specialists and medical centers.—
Alexandra Sifferlin,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, directed the chamber’s governmental oversight committee to study the legal and economic implications of Texas absorbing one or more counties in eastern New Mexico.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For now, however, smaller ports are absorbing volumes they were never built for, Biswas said.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group then sprang into action, rushing to pull them from the burning vehicle and extinguish the flames.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Depleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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