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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
In October, strikers Sophie Roman Haug and Marie Hobinger sustained anterior cruciate ligament injuries within weeks of each other, depleting an already shallow front line.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Cyborgs and Centaurs demonstrate that humans can work effectively with AI while building, rather than depleting, their expertise.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
His doctors performed surgery followed by rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, depleting his body.
—Tom W. Johnson, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The Yankees have also seen a number of relievers depart, further depleting a unit that already needed a lot of work.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The company is effectively depleting its pandemic-era cash reserves to finance development initiatives.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures that appear to be influencing sharks' migratory patterns may be contributing to a rise in attacks despite overfishing depleting some species, scientists say.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The capex arms race among the world’s biggest and most profitable companies is depleting the free cash flow that for the past 15 years has been a top reason they were granted stout premium valuations.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Although sea lions do appear to be measurably depleting salmon at some sites, including the Bonneville Dam and Willamette Falls, the evidence is shakier elsewhere in the region.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Cyborgs and Centaurs demonstrate that humans can work effectively with AI while building, rather than depleting, their expertise.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
His doctors performed surgery followed by rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, depleting his body.
—Tom W. Johnson, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The Yankees have also seen a number of relievers depart, further depleting a unit that already needed a lot of work.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
The company is effectively depleting its pandemic-era cash reserves to finance development initiatives.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures that appear to be influencing sharks' migratory patterns may be contributing to a rise in attacks despite overfishing depleting some species, scientists say.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The capex arms race among the world’s biggest and most profitable companies is depleting the free cash flow that for the past 15 years has been a top reason they were granted stout premium valuations.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
Although sea lions do appear to be measurably depleting salmon at some sites, including the Bonneville Dam and Willamette Falls, the evidence is shakier elsewhere in the region.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleting
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Clay-heavy soils under many Michigan roads, especially around Metro Detroit, trap moisture rather than draining it.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Public schools in Florida are funded on a per-student basis, and schools that operate at about half capacity or less typically do not generate enough money to be self-supporting, instead draining the district’s budget.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But since then, SpaceX too has worked on reducing the brightness of its satellites.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The carnivore diet is a meal plan that includes consuming only animal products such as meat, dairy and eggs, Fox News Digital has previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Video is also slower and more time consuming.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Supports Heart Health Magnesium and turmeric together may reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing inflammation, improving circulation, and supporting cardiovascular function.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Back then, debasement was done by decreasing the amount of precious metals within gold and silver coins that were used as currency and increasing the amount of cheaper base metals, like copper.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of spending scarce early capital on headcount or agencies, founders can test more ideas, move faster and lower the cost of getting started.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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People are spending more time in the gym; zeroing in on wellness and longevity; and even planning their holidays around fitness and wellness offerings.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gentry had both of those things, but he is headed to the NFL after exhausting his eligibility.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Productivity improvements—many already visible—are sufficient to support that level of prosperity without exhausting the planet.—
Chris Bradley,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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They are expected to deliver essential services while absorbing funding delays, underpaid contracts, and rising costs with little margin for error.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Time spent on the job is both the biggest expense and the hardest to accurately gauge, leaving firms to choose between surprising clients with a larger bill or absorbing the additional cost.—
Danielle Higley,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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No icons nestled between burning candles.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inside the redesign Fabian Wiesemüller, PhD, co-founder and CEO of FireDrone AG, said firefighters must physically enter burning buildings to spot hazardous materials or missing persons.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Depleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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