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Recent Examples of deprecate But the form was still slightly deprecated by much of the art Establishment, who thought of photographers as technicians more than conveyors of thought and depth. Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 24 June 2025 While Google is in the process of deprecating Gemini 1.0 Pro, the researchers found that attacks against one Gemini model easily transfer to others—in this case, Gemini 1.5 Flash. ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025 While better than no 2FA at all, SMS is the least secure method of providing such codes and deprecating use of the same can only be a good thing. Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Regardless, Skype and Teams users will be able to chat with or call one another cross-platform until Skype is finally deprecated. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deprecate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprecate
Verb
  • The actor denied the allegations, and the case was later dismissed, per The Hollywood Reporter.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Those who dismissed intersectionality saw such policies as little more than allowing the disadvantaged to commit crimes without consequences to make up for past inequities, afflicting crime victims from the same disadvantaged communities.
    John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To me, more pragmatism means moving away from the corrupt, capricious policies of the current administration, such as crony capitalism that imposes bogus tariffs on free trade, punishing leaders and countries the president dislikes while favoring those who flatter him.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a look at more interesting likes and dislikes Payton’s outlined at the podium in his time on the Front Range.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In other words, while Europe continues to send arms supplies to the Ukrainian army, Europe is also careful not to go too far in order to minimize the prospects of a clash with Russia.
    Daniel R. DePetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Another way to improve pollinator activity is to minimize pesticide use near your trees and keep your garden and lawn as organic as possible.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Like Kennedy, Anderson was criticized over the eight-minute tape, which was meant for private consumption and created by consenting spouses.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • As Elizabeth Hardwick and others have contended over the years, criticism has too often diminished as a form of argument and rigorous engagement.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.
    Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Deprecate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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