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
Considering that chips depreciate quickly in value before they can be sufficiently monetized, the wheels may fall off quickly if a loan defaults or a lender calls in debt.
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Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
If Zellweger stagnates due to a lack of opportunity and trust from the coaching staff, his trade value could depreciate the way Samuel Girard’s did (a similar player as a speedy, undersized puck-mover who lacks elite offensive ability).
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
That compares to new vehicles, which depreciate faster, at $48,667.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026
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Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
If Zellweger stagnates due to a lack of opportunity and trust from the coaching staff, his trade value could depreciate the way Samuel Girard’s did (a similar player as a speedy, undersized puck-mover who lacks elite offensive ability).
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
That compares to new vehicles, which depreciate faster, at $48,667.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 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 charges of using a computer to commit a crime and interfering with a telecommunications device were dismissed, according to prosecutors.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In January 2021, Erickson was charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless driving, but the charge was later dismissed, his lawyer Mark Werksman told The New York Times.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 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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Every group-stage match will involve a border crossing into the US, but, according to a spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation, players will only enter the US one day before the first match and two days before each of the next two matches to minimize their time in the country.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Wear clothing that minimizes skin exposure to ticks when possible.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Draper contested the claims and denied all wrongdoing and criticized the Commission on Judicial Performance.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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