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
In Japan, most homes fully depreciate after a few decades, making older houses largely undesirable.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
The veteran tackle market depreciated considerably during the 2025 free-agent cycle.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Across the global south currencies are depreciating, inflation has spiked, and unemployment is rising.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Unlike money, time only depreciates.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
The veteran tackle market depreciated considerably during the 2025 free-agent cycle.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Across the global south currencies are depreciating, inflation has spiked, and unemployment is rising.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Unlike money, time only depreciates.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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Before long, the living room is reduced to a bare stage, upon which only a couple of pulleys and switches are visible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Each ergonomic Nuage seat fully reclines to improve circulation and reduce back pressure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The lawsuit was eventually dismissed.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The ruling came after similar cases in Michigan and Georgia were dismissed by the courts and a special prosecutor dropped a federal case in late 2024 that charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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At press time, the stock’s value is hovering around $220, which might get retail investors excited about other tech stocks like SpaceX, on the prima facia ability of the shares not to get immediately devalued.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Then, in 2017, the Associated Press shared that the ranch had been devalued from $100 million to $67 million.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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While those shortfalls are diminishing, any sudden expenses, including those caused by factors outside of the city’s control, could quickly add to that burden.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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None of that diminishes anything for each of the 1,248 players who will participate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Protect your mower by minimizing grass buildup with these 4 tips.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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His medical team also worked carefully to minimize the emotional challenges that could accompany the process.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Raman wasn’t endorsed by any of her colleagues on the City Council, and she has been criticized by some community leaders in her district for not paying close enough attention to their concerns.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Grand Prix has been criticized as a processional where Saturday hot laps decide the result.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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