Synonyms of depletion

depletion

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decrease
• reduction
• decline
• drop
• dent
• diminution
• shrinkage
• loss
• decrement
• depression
• diminishment
• abatement
• slump
• falloff
• drop-off
• fall
• subtraction
• step-down
• deduction
• downturn
• cutback
• curtailment
• shortening
• cut
• retrenchment
• slip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• rise
• gain
• enlargement
• increment
• accumulation
• addition
• boost
• raise
• supplement
• accrual
• accretion
• extension
• continuation
• step-up
• uptick
• upturn
• upswing
• uptrend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depletion

Experts say the devices can be potentially dangerous for untrained divers, who may not pick up on the signs of oxygen depletion, a condition known as hypoxia. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Going by depletions, which is the volume of product moving from wholesalers to retailers, Modelo Especial was down 2%, and Corona Extra was down 5%, but that was mostly offset by Pacifico up 19%, Victoria up 15%, and Modelo Chelada up 5%. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Long story short, the gold rush of the CBS years (MLB payrolls doubled between the start of the deal and the network’s final season) quickly gave way to a staggering depletion of resources. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The 2026 ozone hole became the seventh largest in 48 years of monitoring, fueled by an unusually powerful polar vortex which prolonged ozone depletion in the Antarctic and allowed the hole to grow larger, researchers explained. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

The rare Voatsiperifery pepper, native to Madagascar and coveted by international chefs, is facing the depletion of its wild habitat through irresponsible harvesting, bush fires, and charcoal production. — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Their concerns ranged from noise pollution to water depletion to higher water and energy bills. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

The accusations come amid broader criticism of Petro over alleged misuse of public funds, depletion of national budgets and drug trafficking. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

In Alaska, salmon are one of the main prey sources for belugas—and the fish need cold water to develop their eggs, keep their metabolism stable and prevent energy depletion during long migratory journeys. — Ryan Green, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026