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as in reduces
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 diminishes
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 depreciates
Older people are often treated as if their judgment is less valuable, creating the risk of a future where human intelligence is seen as something that depreciates with age.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
By contrast, good companies maintain cash reserves and don’t engage in toxic dilution and reverse splits after their stock’s value depreciates.
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David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Unlike money, time only depreciates.
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Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Information on which vehicles hold their value best isn’t readily accessible, but savvy shoppers can use it to pick a vehicle that depreciates less than average over the long haul.
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ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Businesses already get to pay less taxes on equipment, such as computers or machinery, as their value depreciates over time.
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Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Also, unlike laying fiber optic cable, AI infrastructure depreciates rapidly.
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Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Live games are particularly vulnerable to theft because the content’s value quickly depreciates after an event is over, leaving authorities with a small window to shut down individual broadcasts.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
By contrast, good companies maintain cash reserves and don’t engage in toxic dilution and reverse splits after their stock’s value depreciates.
—
David Capablanca,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Unlike money, time only depreciates.
—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Information on which vehicles hold their value best isn’t readily accessible, but savvy shoppers can use it to pick a vehicle that depreciates less than average over the long haul.
—
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Businesses already get to pay less taxes on equipment, such as computers or machinery, as their value depreciates over time.
—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Also, unlike laying fiber optic cable, AI infrastructure depreciates rapidly.
—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Live games are particularly vulnerable to theft because the content’s value quickly depreciates after an event is over, leaving authorities with a small window to shut down individual broadcasts.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciates
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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An interior anti-reflective treatment minimizes glare in bright sun, and the glasses offer decent visibility in fading daylight.
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For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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“Depreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciates. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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