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
This causes dopamine overload, tolerance, and eventually depletion.
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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
Social Security Isn’t Vanishing The program’s primary trust fund is projected to face depletion by 2032 without legislative action, but depletion doesn’t mean elimination.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
This results in a depletion of nutrients available to the plants, which can negatively impact their long-term health.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
What’s Quietly Working Against You Social Security’s primary trust fund is projected to face depletion by 2032 without legislative action, though depletion doesn’t mean elimination.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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
Social Security Isn’t Vanishing The program’s primary trust fund is projected to face depletion by 2032 without legislative action, but depletion doesn’t mean elimination.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
This results in a depletion of nutrients available to the plants, which can negatively impact their long-term health.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
What’s Quietly Working Against You Social Security’s primary trust fund is projected to face depletion by 2032 without legislative action, though depletion doesn’t mean elimination.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletion
Noun
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Consumption has been linked to decreases in all-cause mortality.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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But drug harm reduction advocates and researchers say shifts in the drug supply and changes in drug use are the major contributors to the decrease in deaths.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This soot reduction could also make engines stealthier by reducing their infrared signature.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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As of May 15, the stock was trading down nearly 35% from the time of its workforce reduction.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, in 2023, at a time when I was exhausted from the seeming futility of constantly writing and talking about it, fascism and the decline of democracy became popular topics in the mainstream media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The announcement comes on the heels of the struggling burger chain reporting its fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines and rumors of a potential take-private deal led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Francis took some punishment from Navarro – a few shots from a baseball bat and a drop kick with a trash can.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Click the link below for the USA TODAY Network's California June primary voter guide — registration deadline, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and how to track your ballot through Election Day.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Hail damage can be subtle — granule loss and small dents that shorten a roof’s life without obvious leaks.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Still, a suspension isn’t likely to make a sizable (or instant) dent at the pump.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Depletion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletion. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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