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
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Improvements that add value or extend the property’s useful life must instead be capitalized and depreciated.
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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.
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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.
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Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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If he was dismissed without cause, his contract provides for a minimum 12-month payout.
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After earlier false rumors involving tsunami threats and the collapse of major transportation links, Rodríguez dismissed new viral claims about infrastructure failures, urging the public to rely exclusively on official sources.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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These behaviors are often minimized as personality quirks or generational differences.
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Highlight details are more vivid and color bleeding is minimized.
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But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
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Now’s the best time to try out the Ultimate Anti-Aging Vitamin Cream since it’s discounted during Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
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“Depreciated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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