as in decreases
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 depletions
But over exploitation often followed, leading to depletions and extinctions.
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, a closer look at depletions, the best real-time indicator of market conditions, tells a more nuanced story.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The settlements call for reducing groundwater depletions to a rate of 18,200 acre-feet per year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The causes of both events had been long debated, however one hypothesis has linked them to depletions in the Earth's protective ozone layer, such as might be caused by a supernova going off in local space.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Corona Extra depletions were down 3% in the quarter.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, a closer look at depletions, the best real-time indicator of market conditions, tells a more nuanced story.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The settlements call for reducing groundwater depletions to a rate of 18,200 acre-feet per year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
The causes of both events had been long debated, however one hypothesis has linked them to depletions in the Earth's protective ozone layer, such as might be caused by a supernova going off in local space.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Corona Extra depletions were down 3% in the quarter.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depletions
Noun
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As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Amazon's earnings call on Thursday, Jassy used a familiar line when asked about the reductions.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Already, Lores has ended a cycle of revenue declines with five consecutive quarters of top-line growth.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While the stock benchmarks saw sharp declines yesterday, both of them are poised to turn in healthy weekly and monthly gains.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The roomy, high-cut ABS shell fits a variety of head shapes and shrugs off dents, while adjustable sizing ensures comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Depletions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depletions. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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