1
as in reducing
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 dismissing
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 depreciating
The mistake was dragging it out for years, stubbornly clutching a depreciating asset while better offers came and went.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Iran's theocracy faces a growing squeeze from the country's rapidly depreciating rial currency and economic sanctions imposed due to Tehran's nuclear program.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
The underlying collateral for a car loan is the vehicle, which is a depreciating asset, Kates said.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Spurs have had little to worry about from a profit and sustainability rules (PSR) position, as despite being loss-making, that loss is driven by roughly £70million annual cost of depreciating Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Those hyperscalers are depreciating their capex over six, seven, eight years.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
And cars are a depreciating asset.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s hoovering up free cash flows and loading the companies with depreciating assets, radically altering many of the characteristics that have helped fuel the firms’ rise over the past decade.
—Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Iran's theocracy faces a growing squeeze from the country's rapidly depreciating rial currency and economic sanctions imposed due to Tehran's nuclear program.
—Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 14 Dec. 2025
The underlying collateral for a car loan is the vehicle, which is a depreciating asset, Kates said.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Spurs have had little to worry about from a profit and sustainability rules (PSR) position, as despite being loss-making, that loss is driven by roughly £70million annual cost of depreciating Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Those hyperscalers are depreciating their capex over six, seven, eight years.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
And cars are a depreciating asset.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciating
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Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while reducing the inputs needed for lawn maintenance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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That means potentially shutting down or reducing ice time for some of its biggest stars who are playing through nagging injuries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The company rejected the measure, dismissing Friedmann as a disgruntled ex-convict, but his campaign got widespread attention.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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By dismissing shooters as incomprehensible villains, Peterson says, families and communities may miss warning signs in the young people around them.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Astronaut menus are carefully constructed to maximize nutrition and calories while minimizing storage requirements, preparation needs, and the possibility of contamination.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Vail Resorts is making a major play for Gen Z skiers and snowboarders, discounting 2026-27 Epic Passes for them at 20% below the price of full adult season passes.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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The company laid off staff, started discounting heavily, and had stopped paying deposits to emerging brands, sources said at the time.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many of the same political leaders directing this war spent years criticizing the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Shawn Vandiver,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have released a number of reports criticizing the Israeli military for failing to provide sufficient evidence for its attacks on Lebanese targets.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Depreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciating. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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