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

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

If lawmakers decide to combine Social Security's retirement and disability trust funds, the depletion date may move to the third quarter of 2034, when benefits may be cut by 17%, according to Social Security's trustees. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 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

Texas's existing water supplies are projected to decline 10%, mainly because of aquifer depletion. — Lexi Salazar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Trust fund depletion would not mean Social Security stops collecting payroll taxes or paying benefits. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026