1
as in reduced
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 dismissed
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 depreciated
The veteran tackle market depreciated considerably during the 2025 free-agent cycle.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Real estate developers and investors are trying to get the most bang for their buck by assessing which parts of their properties can be depreciated faster, according to Ludman.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel ahead of a US shipping blockade on Iranian ports after weekend peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed, threatening to pile pressure on several African currencies that have depreciated as a result of the crisis.
—semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Improvements that add value or extend the property’s useful life must instead be capitalized and depreciated.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Porsche 718 Cayman was found to be the vehicle that depreciated the least over the last five years, according to iSeeCars.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
That annual return will continue over the decades while slowly decreasing each year as the assets are depreciated, Ellis said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by total market value, depreciated to almost $2,900, dropping more than 8% in less than 24 hours, additional Coinbase figures from TradingView reveal.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the previous item, though, Hulsey depreciated another of Page’s interpretations that did not agree with his opinion.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Real estate developers and investors are trying to get the most bang for their buck by assessing which parts of their properties can be depreciated faster, according to Ludman.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel ahead of a US shipping blockade on Iranian ports after weekend peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed, threatening to pile pressure on several African currencies that have depreciated as a result of the crisis.
—semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Improvements that add value or extend the property’s useful life must instead be capitalized and depreciated.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Porsche 718 Cayman was found to be the vehicle that depreciated the least over the last five years, according to iSeeCars.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
That annual return will continue over the decades while slowly decreasing each year as the assets are depreciated, Ellis said.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by total market value, depreciated to almost $2,900, dropping more than 8% in less than 24 hours, additional Coinbase figures from TradingView reveal.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the previous item, though, Hulsey depreciated another of Page’s interpretations that did not agree with his opinion.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciated
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Kentucky and Utah have reduced levies.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In many ways, Kris aches to be reduced to such simple matter, to strip away all of her heady anxiety and surrender to basic want.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Another theory suggests regulatory changes in China a few years ago appear to have diminished the availability of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl.—
Mike Stobbe,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The roles of China and Russia, as Iran’s allies, are strengthened; the role of the United States, substantially diminished.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
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What many patients encounter instead is medical dismissal—a pattern of having symptoms minimized, deprioritized or inadequately investigated.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 May 2026
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Senior global brand ambassador Ewan Morgan credited this to the oak used to make the the barrel in which the whisky was aged having a very tight grain which minimized the angel’s share, something that no one expected back when the whiskey was distilled.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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More pet supplies on sale Stock up on items like the bestselling Earth Rated pet wipes, to Rocko & Roxie's excellent stain and odor removing cleaner, all discounted from Amazon Pet Days.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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His philosophy revolved around the interconnection of all living things and the idea that no species should be discounted.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Depreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciated. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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