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
Without pay, screeners are depleting savings, using food banks and even quitting instead of enduring the financial hardship and uncertainty.
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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
Trump dismissed reports suggesting that recent military operations against Iran were rapidly depleting key missile inventories, arguing instead that the US is moving to significantly strengthen its industrial base.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
That included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild’s depth there while getting better on the blue line.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
That included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild's depth there while getting better on the blue line.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Trump dismissed reports suggesting that recent military operations against Iran were rapidly depleting key missile inventories, arguing instead that the US is moving to significantly strengthen its industrial base.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
That included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild’s depth there while getting better on the blue line.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
That included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild's depth there while getting better on the blue line.
—CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleting
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Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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One out of the two washing sinks were draining slowly in the women’s restroom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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By influencing two metabolic pathways, both medications may similarly improve blood sugar control while also reducing appetite.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest misconception about microdramas, the panelists agreed, is who is consuming them.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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The situation mirrors a recent case in Sweetwater, where hundreds of families were also displaced under similar terms, with financial incentives decreasing the longer residents wait to leave.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Higher rates can help tame inflation and allow savers to earn more interest on their accounts, while lower rates can help stimulate the economy by decreasing borrowing costs.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite spending the majority of his life in North Carolina and part of his youth in Charlotte, Miller noted that the 49ers’ campus was completely different from his last time turning off Highway 49.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Newer models have refined the design and added more high-tech features, but the iPhone X offers that iconic modern-day iPhone aesthetic for much cheaper; instead of spending close to $1,000, this model costs less than $165.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Consideration for a draft would only begin after exhausting troops on the ground with the country's active-duty military personnel, such as full-time professional military, including National Guard and Reserves, and any volunteers or enlistees who join after the war begins.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
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The particles that make up these dark nebulae are of a finite size, and that size is extremely good at absorbing visible light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel This cream has mastered the art of hydrating without feeling heavy, thanks to red bean water, which delivers moisture while also absorbing excess oil.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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India is burning more coal to meet higher summer demand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of Cooper's burning questions that was teased in the special's trailer is about Cyrus' love interests on the show.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Depleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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