1
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
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.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Anyone paying off a car loan races against the vehicle’s dwindling value, hoping to lower the balance faster than the car depreciates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 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
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Also, unlike laying fiber optic cable, AI infrastructure depreciates rapidly.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Anyone paying off a car loan races against the vehicle’s dwindling value, hoping to lower the balance faster than the car depreciates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 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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This abundance reduces material costs and supply chain risks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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This, in my opinion, diminishes that.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Maybe, too, Giannis gets hurt again in March and his trade value diminishes a bit more.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eduardo Bolsonaro dismisses concerns that the current electoral scenario could split the vote and lead to a first-round electoral victory for Lula.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paxton’s intervention also criticizes the panel of administrative law judges for failing to seek a medical expert’s opinion before determining Bowden could be subject to discipline from the medical board.—
Evan MacDonald,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Depreciates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciates. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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