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
Social Security's looming depletion dates come as the population of individuals ages 50 and over is growing, according to a new AARP report on longevity.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 June 2026
At every stage, sensors and AI models assess nutrient depletion in real time, determining when fresh water needs to be introduced.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And as chronic pain, burnout, poor recovery, inflammation, mobility limitations, fatigue, and physical depletion continue entering mainstream conversation across age groups, more people appear to be searching for explanations that feel bigger than any one symptom alone.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This causes dopamine overload, tolerance, and eventually depletion.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Why did the region with the second-lowest population and number of wells have the lion’s share of the springs flow depletion?
—Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Protests have also been held near the bridge in recent years, as the depletion of the Zayandeh River has led to criticism against the Iranian government’s water distribution practices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Follow the guidelines of the companion planting chart and select vegetables for side-by-side planting that deter soil diseases, insects, and soil nutrient depletion.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 June 2026
At every stage, sensors and AI models assess nutrient depletion in real time, determining when fresh water needs to be introduced.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
And as chronic pain, burnout, poor recovery, inflammation, mobility limitations, fatigue, and physical depletion continue entering mainstream conversation across age groups, more people appear to be searching for explanations that feel bigger than any one symptom alone.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This causes dopamine overload, tolerance, and eventually depletion.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The sharp depletion will also mean the market stays vulnerable for longer to future disruptions even after the conflict ends.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Why did the region with the second-lowest population and number of wells have the lion’s share of the springs flow depletion?
—Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Protests have also been held near the bridge in recent years, as the depletion of the Zayandeh River has led to criticism against the Iranian government’s water distribution practices.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Follow the guidelines of the companion planting chart and select vegetables for side-by-side planting that deter soil diseases, insects, and soil nutrient depletion.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletion
Noun
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The results were in line with company expectations, but shares fell 23% in after-hours trading following the announcement on Wednesday evening, and the company is lowering its full-year outlook from a slight increase to a slight decrease.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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The range increase didn’t require something like a decrease in power—in fact, the standard Solterra got a few extra horsepower, taking it to 233 hp (174 kW) from a pair of identical front and rear motors.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Months later, after Measure PP’s failure, the council approved over $12 million in budget reductions, which included cuts to the library, parks maintenance staff, and crossing guards.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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This reduction in size and mass makes the architecture especially attractive for electric vehicle applications, where drivetrain compactness is a critical design constraint.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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This is the latest state-level step to put a dent in the unbridled permitting of AI giving out mental health advice that is wildly over-the-line.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Caesars faces mounting pressure as fewer visitors to Las Vegas — its core market — dent revenue at resorts, hotels and casinos, while its online betting arm trails larger rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings and faces growing competition from prediction markets.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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“Depletion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletion. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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