deprecates

present tense third-person singular of deprecate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprecates
Verb
  • As for the third criticism—that the point system is gamification, trivializing death and destruction—Prickly dismisses it out of hand.
    Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The poem dismisses prevailing emphases on externals, stressing instead the formative powers of one’s inner being.
    Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 18 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
  • The simulations on Summit allowed the team to test numerous complex 3D shapes to find one that passively minimizes energy loss.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
  • This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.
    NBC news, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The judge’s new ruling at turns criticizes the Ivy League school for its response to antisemitism, but the judge noted the school was now taking steps to address it.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 3 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, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The incentive diminishes after a certain stage of growth and the curve takes on an S shape.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The White House has expressed how this was a moment of embarrassment but also suggested an attempt at a plot against the president, although the UN’s statement rejects this.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Deprecates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecates. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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