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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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Congress has been reducing these benefits, and there is no doubt that benefits will be reduced in the future with possible increases in taxes.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Haitian law also forbids dismissing workers for union activities.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ferguson took 3-16, dismissing Linde to end the innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Now, that revenue stream is diminishing, replaced by empty buildings and ideological spite.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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This comes as local officials across Massachusetts hold challenging conversations around potential budget cuts, as diminishing state aid exacerbates growing municipal costs.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The microbiome also benefits from aerobic exercise, reduced stress and consistent sleep, as well as minimizing antibiotics and even having a pet — especially a dog, Cryan says.—
Holly Haber,
Dallas Morning News,
20 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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Warning about the potential consequences of Skydance founder Ellison and his father, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, owning both CBS and CNN, Acosta’s remarks picked up on a placard quoting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week criticizing the media over its Iran war coverage.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Friedman pointed to instances of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials criticizing news outlets in harsh terms.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Depreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciating. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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