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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2
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
The Japanese yen depreciated 0.26% against the dollar to 144.98, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reportedly said that the government will conduct appropriate debt management policies while having close communication with market participants.
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Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Experiences create memories that can be fondly reflected upon for years (and even decades) to come, while material items tend to depreciate in value quickly after the initial purchase.
—Jordan Priddy, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
However, auditors won’t have to consider depreciating miners sitting alongside U.S. Treasuries in the reserve mix, as Tether does not use bitcoin to protect the USDT peg.
—Liam Wright, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Traditional trade theory would say that as the U.S. tariffs are imposed the dollar should appreciate and exporting countries’ currencies should depreciate.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 9 June 2025
Experiences create memories that can be fondly reflected upon for years (and even decades) to come, while material items tend to depreciate in value quickly after the initial purchase.
—Jordan Priddy, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
However, auditors won’t have to consider depreciating miners sitting alongside U.S. Treasuries in the reserve mix, as Tether does not use bitcoin to protect the USDT peg.
—Liam Wright, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Traditional trade theory would say that as the U.S. tariffs are imposed the dollar should appreciate and exporting countries’ currencies should depreciate.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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To reduce background noise when making phone calls or joining in with a video meeting, Headphone (1) has a 4-microphone ENC system that’s backed up by AI.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Using the current policy baseline, the CBO found that the legislation would reduce the deficit by $508 billion.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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In a series of tweets, Charli XCX dismissed the controversy and defended her creative choices.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Social media companies have already gotten several claims dismissed, including a claim of unjust enrichment, Goetz said, because Nazario failed to respond to them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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Over time, this can devalue your offering and undermine future price negotiations.—
Avy Punwasee,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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That’s the steepest loss for the greenback in the first half of the year, per Reuters, since 1986, shortly after the U.S. and several allies had reached an agreement, known as the Plaza Accord, to devalue a wildly overpriced dollar.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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But all this trouble didn’t diminish his affection.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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Specifically, their proprietary algorithms forecast store and product sales across millions of SKUs and diverse product lines to maximize inventory turns, minimize overstock and, importantly, drive sales.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Here are some strategies for carving up a large restaurant bill to minimize stress on wait staff and prevent fights among tablemates.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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At a time when establishing clarity of first principles has never been more urgent, UF’s law school practically dared anyone to criticize the award for whitewashing the Constitution.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Environmental groups lobbied for the 8.3% increase versus something higher, but also criticized the water authority for not solving its problems sooner.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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