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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2
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 second group is running on a depreciating asset — relationships and reputation that AI is steadily commoditizing.
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Jason Davis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Emergency measures to shed inefficient commitments attached to depreciating assets and clear the decks for the purpose of accumulating future value over the next 24 months will be required to turn this particular franchise around.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
And because the capital that went into that machine is depreciating, right?
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Drivers needed affordable, flexible access without ownership, while owners were sitting on depreciating, underused assets.
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Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
Across the global south currencies are depreciating, inflation has spiked, and unemployment is rising.
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Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Jason Davis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Emergency measures to shed inefficient commitments attached to depreciating assets and clear the decks for the purpose of accumulating future value over the next 24 months will be required to turn this particular franchise around.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
And because the capital that went into that machine is depreciating, right?
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Not only was there a civil war, but inflation reached 2,000%, and the currency was rapidly depreciating.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Drivers needed affordable, flexible access without ownership, while owners were sitting on depreciating, underused assets.
—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Bolivia's chronically depreciating currency surged on the black market as stock markets swooned over his plan to shrink the budget deficit.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Across the global south currencies are depreciating, inflation has spiked, and unemployment is rising.
—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciating
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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The end goal should not be minimizing the number of systems per se, but rather making sure those systems can be adjusted and integrated quickly to keep up with changing business demands.
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Under the former, the priority is to continue providing water and wastewater services while minimizing creditor losses and restructuring the company so a new owner can be found.
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This is where loyalty moves from discounting to emotional connection.
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One of the most common mistakes owners make is discounting the humidity, according to Murphy.
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Several had a history of criticizing vaccine recommendations or questioning their safety.
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From Lebanon, Ghosn seized the moment, criticizing current leadership and offering himself as a solution.
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“Depreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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