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
Prominent Maryland policymakers have claimed — without evidence — that data centers are depleting resources and increasing costs.
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Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Some ran from the fog, quickly depleting their last reserves of oxygen, and started to gulp lungfuls of toxic air.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The International Energy Agency, in its latest monthly update, cautioned that oil inventories globally are depleting at a record pace as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 18 May 2026
On the topic of coin — Cannes is not cheap, and that’s not only due to depleting supplies of jet fuel and the closed Strait of Hormuz.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Republican leaders won’t be able to count on much support from Democrats — or even from some of their GOP colleagues, who see a gas tax holiday as depleting money for highway projects.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
This creates a new way to weaken an opponent over time by depleting supplies, reducing combat effectiveness, and forcing the abandonment of positions without committing large numbers of soldiers.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Still, some state lawmakers are hesitant to waive their gas taxes due to concerns about depleting the funds needed to maintain roads.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
This way, the industry has created a massive environmental footprint by depleting these resources, and the researchers are racing to erase it.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Some ran from the fog, quickly depleting their last reserves of oxygen, and started to gulp lungfuls of toxic air.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
The International Energy Agency, in its latest monthly update, cautioned that oil inventories globally are depleting at a record pace as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 18 May 2026
On the topic of coin — Cannes is not cheap, and that’s not only due to depleting supplies of jet fuel and the closed Strait of Hormuz.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Republican leaders won’t be able to count on much support from Democrats — or even from some of their GOP colleagues, who see a gas tax holiday as depleting money for highway projects.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
This creates a new way to weaken an opponent over time by depleting supplies, reducing combat effectiveness, and forcing the abandonment of positions without committing large numbers of soldiers.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Still, some state lawmakers are hesitant to waive their gas taxes due to concerns about depleting the funds needed to maintain roads.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
This way, the industry has created a massive environmental footprint by depleting these resources, and the researchers are racing to erase it.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleting
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In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Plant your plum in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and provide occasional watering when the soil is dry.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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The price tag comes from the California State Auditor’s report that was issued last fall, which found that maintaining similar telework policies could potentially save $225 million annually by reducing the government’s office space footprint.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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An April 2026 analysis identified 446 hospitals across 44 states at high risk of closing or reducing services because of Medicaid funding cuts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Beatty, now 76, told me that the instability consuming the Kennedy Center is precisely what her lawsuit sought to stop.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Among 79 people interviewed, 70 reported consuming a product containing moringa leaf powder before becoming ill, including four people who reported consuming TNVitamins moringa capsules, according to the FDA.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Over time, the theory goes, this will disrupt the reproduction cycle, thereby increasing competition and decreasing the overall population.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 360 shares of DOV, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to about 2% from 3%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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These features help give you an idea of your most up-to-date financial status without spending much time manually logging information or allocating every dollar.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But eventually, the structure itself needs to be questioned, because getting that balance right becomes the difference between retaining strong leaders and slowly exhausting them.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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In this, the mechanophore bonds selectively break under force, absorbing energy while keeping the surrounding area stable.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Just seconds later, local residents recorded on their cellphones the initial stages of the Eaton fire, burning at the base of the tower, known as M16T1.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The 24-year-old’s burning desire, elite athleticism, and an electrifying season at Triple-A Albuquerque busted down the big-league door.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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“Depleting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depleting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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