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
At the same time, interactions between the two materials boost the electron depletion layer, which magnifies changes in electrical resistance when ethanol is detected, Nanowerk writes.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Turkey's experience suggests investors chronically underweight tail risks where credibility depletion compounds across multiple institutional failures.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Geoff Scott, former head of medicine and sports science at Tottenham Hotspur, told The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard that, in hot conditions, players lose water through sweat, as well as electrolytes, and that the depletion of the likes of sodium, chloride and potassium can be significant.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
If the program reaches that depletion date without congressional action to reform the program, there are several ways benefits may be affected, depending on the interpretation of the law, Nuñez said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
But research later determined that the neurotoxic gas also can cause serious health issues in humans and contributed to the depletion of the ozone, ultimately leading to its ban under the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty, in 2005.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Managing water bankruptcy will require governments to focus on preventing further irreversible damage, such as wetland loss, destructive groundwater depletion and uncontrolled pollution, the report noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
That includes the cumulative effect of oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, collagen depletion, and a gradual decline in cellular resilience, according to aesthetic doctor and Par Olive medical director Joseph Hkeik.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
But the aquifer is particularly vulnerable to depletion and only recharges a few inches every year, one study estimated.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Turkey's experience suggests investors chronically underweight tail risks where credibility depletion compounds across multiple institutional failures.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Geoff Scott, former head of medicine and sports science at Tottenham Hotspur, told The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard that, in hot conditions, players lose water through sweat, as well as electrolytes, and that the depletion of the likes of sodium, chloride and potassium can be significant.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
If the program reaches that depletion date without congressional action to reform the program, there are several ways benefits may be affected, depending on the interpretation of the law, Nuñez said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
But research later determined that the neurotoxic gas also can cause serious health issues in humans and contributed to the depletion of the ozone, ultimately leading to its ban under the Montreal Protocol, an international treaty, in 2005.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Managing water bankruptcy will require governments to focus on preventing further irreversible damage, such as wetland loss, destructive groundwater depletion and uncontrolled pollution, the report noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
That includes the cumulative effect of oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, collagen depletion, and a gradual decline in cellular resilience, according to aesthetic doctor and Par Olive medical director Joseph Hkeik.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
But the aquifer is particularly vulnerable to depletion and only recharges a few inches every year, one study estimated.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletion
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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This was a decrease from a 2023 assessment.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most executive conversations about AI focus on risk, regulation, or cost reduction.—
David Heacock,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Improvements like reduction in poverty and crime come when households are stable and not deprived of basic necessities.—
Mansoor Shams,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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The decline in future spending commitments is projected to lead to 670,000 and 1,600,000 lives lost annually.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cuts mark a steep decline for the historic newsroom, which has lost subscribers following controversial editorial decisions by owner Jeff Bezos.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But those shuttered hospices barely represent a dent in the massive hospice home healthcare industry.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The delicious tuna and swordfish that ends up on plates across South Florida puts a dent in more than just your wallet — catching them puts a dent in global shark populations.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Depletion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletion. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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