depreciated

past tense of depreciate
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Recent Examples of depreciated 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. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 17 June 2026 Summerville isn’t so easy to make a big profit on this time, but two years at the London Stadium have chipped away at the bill for him, and no player’s value ever depreciated after a promising World Cup. Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Data centers and computational hardware necessitate immediate cash investments but are depreciated over a longer timeline (Alphabet extended its server useful life to six years in 2023). Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciated
Verb
  • Graphics will reportedly be reduced, all of which could affect the quality of broadcasts.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • After a two-month trial, Bowman instructed jurors to deliberate on second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter charges — reduced from first-degree murder charges by prosecutors last week.
    Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • But that conviction was dismissed after the revelation that a juror in the trial had not disclosed a domestic violence incident in her own background in order to win a seat on the panel, The Denver Post reports.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Defense attorneys also should not be able to reference the felony charges dismissed after video showed agents’ falsehoods.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But even without that hurdle, the incentive to sue has diminished now that basketball players can earn millions of dollars years before going to the NBA.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026
  • Workers seek transparency regarding AI's impact on their roles, assurance against job losses, and confidence that their value isn't diminished.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Why This Matters For Your Family’s Legacy The peace of mind that comes from knowing your assets are optimally allocated, your tax burden minimized, and your family’s goals prioritized is invaluable.
    David Rae, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to and that has been adopted around the world.
    Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Currently, the Acemate S10 is on sale for $2,199, discounted from its retail price of $2,499.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Recently, social media, particularly Instagram and TikTok, have been flooded with posts about books at Barnes & Noble being discounted to only a dollar.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 July 2026

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“Depreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciated. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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