as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
the kind of catastrophic illness that can make a sizable depletion in a family's savings
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Recent Examples of depletion
That comment comes amid broader concerns about interceptor depletion from a longer military engagement in Iran leaving the US in a poor position.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Cuban authorities also say the depletion of fuel oil and diesel forced two power plants to shut down and has limited the generation of power at solar parks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This mass incineration of metal would result in a steep increase in concentrations of potentially dangerous pollutants such as aluminum oxide and lithium in the upper atmosphere, which could lead to ozone depletion and temperature changes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After the depletion of the trust fund, which makes up the difference between Social Security payments and incoming revenue from payroll taxes, the program will have to begin reducing benefit payments.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Rotating crops is key because planting the same crops in the same section of your beds year after year can lead to a buildup of plant pests and diseases and nutrient depletion.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This is also an expensive military campaign for the United States, which has already seen the loss of aircraft and a depletion of its stock of missiles.
—Michael Klein, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the latest Social Security depletion prediction is just that — a prediction.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, the timeline for the depletion of the program’s surplus trust funds has accelerated, shifting from 2035 to the end of 2032.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Cuban authorities also say the depletion of fuel oil and diesel forced two power plants to shut down and has limited the generation of power at solar parks.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This mass incineration of metal would result in a steep increase in concentrations of potentially dangerous pollutants such as aluminum oxide and lithium in the upper atmosphere, which could lead to ozone depletion and temperature changes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After the depletion of the trust fund, which makes up the difference between Social Security payments and incoming revenue from payroll taxes, the program will have to begin reducing benefit payments.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Rotating crops is key because planting the same crops in the same section of your beds year after year can lead to a buildup of plant pests and diseases and nutrient depletion.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
This is also an expensive military campaign for the United States, which has already seen the loss of aircraft and a depletion of its stock of missiles.
—Michael Klein, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
However, the latest Social Security depletion prediction is just that — a prediction.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, the timeline for the depletion of the program’s surplus trust funds has accelerated, shifting from 2035 to the end of 2032.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletion
Noun
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Texans had an average decrease in home equity of about $19,000 year over year, according to property analytics company Cotality.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The most recent data shows that the company saw a nearly 25 percent plunge in sales, as well as a decrease in gross profit by more than 30 percent, in 2025.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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The crowd reduction measures the city had touted in weeks prior were in full effect Saturday — restrictions on parking, heavy police presence and checkpoints.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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After beta blockers’ approval in 1976, reductions in hypertension and cardiac disease were equal across income levels — the medication bridged the gap that behavioral interventions couldn’t.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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That makes the decline in checks alarming.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The decline was driven by weaker profitability across several core businesses, particularly product transport and containerships, where profits fell sharply amid softer freight rates and rising vessel supply.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Frost head to Vancouver for a matchup against the Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon, with puck drop scheduled for 2 pm CT.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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When golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds slammed the east coast of Florida in May, Chris Jadin came home to a truck covered in dents and glass all over the floor of his house, his skylight shattered by the falling ice.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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With only 11 minutes to play in regulation between Michigan State and North Dakota State, the underdog Bison have been unable to put a dent into their 20-point halftime deficit.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Depletion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletion. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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