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
View 5 Images Cars are a depreciating asset.
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Recent data from Sell Cell revealed that Samsung phones are depreciating at a slower rate with every release.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Shifting perception added to industry problems, as watches, once viewed as solid investments, are now seen as mostly depreciating assets.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
After back-to-back seasons with depreciating value offensively and a negative plus/minus, the 30-year-old was shipped out west to free up $8 million from the cap.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
With the half-life of many skills now just a handful of years, organizations that ignore ongoing development are working with a depreciating asset base.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Many then paid full price or more, with their vehicles depreciating faster than expected as the auto industry and inventories normalized.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
As a result, software code itself is depreciating in value.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Recent data from Sell Cell revealed that Samsung phones are depreciating at a slower rate with every release.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Shifting perception added to industry problems, as watches, once viewed as solid investments, are now seen as mostly depreciating assets.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
After back-to-back seasons with depreciating value offensively and a negative plus/minus, the 30-year-old was shipped out west to free up $8 million from the cap.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
With the half-life of many skills now just a handful of years, organizations that ignore ongoing development are working with a depreciating asset base.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Many then paid full price or more, with their vehicles depreciating faster than expected as the auto industry and inventories normalized.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
As a result, software code itself is depreciating in value.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciating
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Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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So lawmakers aren't dismissing Golden Dome out of hand.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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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,
15 Mar. 2025
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These kinds of films are already built on minimizing pain, not just for our hero but for all the characters.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Depreciating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciating. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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