1
as in to oppress
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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2
as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass
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as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year
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as in to press
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depress
That long history also has tended to depress prices in the secondary market, to account for all the money buyers will be paying their mechanics.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
And that will likely depress bond prices even more.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Each is separately spring-loaded, depressing four millimeters at most (though they can be actuated with as little as two millimeters of travel) before bouncing back with a confirming click.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Do not overlook stubbornly high interest rates, which depress the work of businesses dependent on cheap financing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
And that will likely depress bond prices even more.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Each is separately spring-loaded, depressing four millimeters at most (though they can be actuated with as little as two millimeters of travel) before bouncing back with a confirming click.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Do not overlook stubbornly high interest rates, which depress the work of businesses dependent on cheap financing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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Gratified right-wingers closely examined the charges and pointed to the prosecution as validation of their belief that conservative Christians across America are being oppressed by violent left-leaning protesters.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Having been raised not too far from similarly-minded environs, this Turkish critic knows that keeping a pure and noble familial slate in patriarchy often means oppressing women.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Josh Rojas tried to sacrifice him over to third, but his bunt went straight back to Orze, who threw to second base too late to catch the retreating Tolbert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sawchuk explained that Muschietti largely stuck to the shot list but would occasionally throw the team a curveball, adding that some of the most memorable cinematic moments in the series were added at the last minute.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Before long, the living room is reduced to a bare stage, upon which only a couple of pulleys and switches are visible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Each ergonomic Nuage seat fully reclines to improve circulation and reduce back pressure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Mexico continued to press with numerous chances in the first half, including another shot by Quiñones that hit the post and another great save by Williams, who was South Africa’s best player.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Congressional lawmakers grilled Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King in an hourslong hearing yesterday, pressing her and two other superintendents on policies supporting transgender students and other diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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And they’ll be saddened to learn that the long-time catcher has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Today many Coloradans are saddened and distressed by this unjustifiable act but not at all surprised.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Rays speedster Chandler Simpson dropped down a bunt and rushed the Angels into an error.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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When the song was over, the singer abruptly turned around to shove and flip the piano, which crashed on stage and broke apart.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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That said, don't simply shove everything against the walls to avoid these issues.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Ultimately, my focus is on ensuring that working families in San José, especially in District 5, are not disproportionately burdened by rising energy costs, while still investing in the infrastructure needed for a reliable and resilient energy system.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The government's general rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing, including rent or mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, to avoid being cost burdened.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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