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
However, some economists say there are early signs suggesting AI may already be depressing entry-level jobs.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
With the mechanical keyboard design, depressing the key activates a switch that sends a signal to the computer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
His digital life is just as organized—a fact that never fails to amaze (and slightly depress) me.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Tilley cites concerns over the longer-term hit from tariffs that could depress consumer spending, which drove 68% of all economic activity in the first quarter, as well as business investment and hiring.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
With the mechanical keyboard design, depressing the key activates a switch that sends a signal to the computer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
His digital life is just as organized—a fact that never fails to amaze (and slightly depress) me.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Tilley cites concerns over the longer-term hit from tariffs that could depress consumer spending, which drove 68% of all economic activity in the first quarter, as well as business investment and hiring.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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Now, the Franciscan missionaries oppressing the Native Americans in the painting had arrows piercing their heads and bodies.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yet we are also invited to see the Trojans, not the native Italians, as the eastern, luxury-loving imperialist invaders who oppress a noble rustic people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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While much of last season was a lost cause due to Tua Tagovailoa being injured, the Dolphins still aren't throwing the ball downfield.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Or, take after Aniston by throwing them on with flip-flops and a basic T-shirt.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Made with prebiotic oat to soothe irritation and support the skin barrier, the gentle cream also has feverfew extract, which is packed with antioxidants that reduce redness and further calm irritation.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Funding used in high school for more than 29 credit hours will reduce scholarship eligibility after high school by one year, and more than 59 credit hours will reduce eligibility by two years.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s especially pressing in places like Alexander County, a corner of the country that bridges different farming regions.—
Julia Rendleman,
ProPublica,
5 Sep. 2025
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People were told to knock on the window to try to press officials for information and record license plates to determine if they have been spotted at other raids.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Tro’Mario Allen Jr.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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We are deeply saddened by Zach’s unexpected passing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz is averaging fewer than 10 games dropped per match, and his 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 victory was his second-closest encounter so far.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their range shrank northward as many were shot and shoved out of their native habitats — areas near lakes, rivers and coasts — by humans and industry.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Matt Chapman shoved Freeland from the side, while Willy Adames came close to throwing a punch.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Prince George is not being burdened by tremendous royal expectations, exposure and scrutiny.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Humanities and arts programs find themselves disproportionately, but not exclusively, burdened.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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