1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Moreover, while the greenback has held strong amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, many Asian currencies like the Indian rupee and Philippine peso have significantly depreciated.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The report expects that shares could rise after trading starts but will probably depreciate in coming months as employees and other inside shareholders are allowed to sell their shares — suggesting investors wait before buying into the stock.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The report expects that shares could rise after trading starts but will probably depreciate in coming months as employees and other inside shareholders are allowed to sell their shares — suggesting investors wait before buying into the stock.
—
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
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Effort was the old currency, and AI just devalued it.
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For other first basemen, understanding the metrics might mean the difference between finding a job or slipping out of a sport that has increasingly devalued their position.
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The weight that was added to the structure over its lifetime diminished the building’s margins against failure, the report said.
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Louden points out that sometimes an English word strengthens and diversifies the Pennsylvania Dutch lexicon rather than diminishes it.
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While the Texatron is designed as an aneutronic fusion system intended to minimize neutron production, the company says monitoring neutron emissions will help verify radiation characteristics and overall system performance.
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This significantly minimizes cybersecurity risks by decreasing the number of outside players that may have access to the data through cloud or hardware infrastructure.
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Then-Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticized the prosecution and sought to intervene, arguing the case raised broader questions about Missourians' rights to defend themselves and their property.
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Moore himself has repeatedly criticized the White House on education policy.
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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