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as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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2
as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
she called her friend to see if a sympathetic ear would relieve his depression
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as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depression
While dogs also provide a source of unconditional companionship and emotional support, which can alleviate feelings of loneliness and depression.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The aide also flagged conspiratorial thinking, megalomania, roller-coaster emotions and questioned whether Fetterman was taking medication prescribed to combat his depression.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 May 2025
So Biden was fine but Fetterman, who suffered a stroke three years ago and was hospitalized with depression, has lost his mind?
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Nitrous oxide also benefits some patients with severe psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant depression and bipolar depression.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The aide also flagged conspiratorial thinking, megalomania, roller-coaster emotions and questioned whether Fetterman was taking medication prescribed to combat his depression.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 May 2025
So Biden was fine but Fetterman, who suffered a stroke three years ago and was hospitalized with depression, has lost his mind?
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Nitrous oxide also benefits some patients with severe psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant depression and bipolar depression.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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For months, economists and analysts have looked at the numbers and tried to predict if a recession is coming.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Trump administration is facing pressure to reach a deal with China and other countries as the president's poll numbers on the economy fall and economists say tariffs will drive up inflation and could send the economy into a recession.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The pots are thoughtfully designed with a drainage hole to avoid overwatering, enhance proper airflow, and keep your plants healthy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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The screws may loosen and allow engine oil to leak from the screw holes, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That's a decrease of 41.50% over the course of a single business quarter.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That means the 90-cents-a-share offer is a 99.7% decrease in share value in five years.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Right-hander German Marquez, who broke out of a slump to pitch the Rockies to a win on Sunday, was teary when talking about Black.—
Patrick Saunders,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Inter Miami is under pressure to turn things around, as criticism has heated up on social media during the recent slump.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The actor infuses this unusual father figure with an overprotective streak and a sense of melancholy to match a patchwork body born from parental abuse. 5.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The poem concludes with an impulsive act of generosity that carries a hint of melancholy.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Roast marshmallows with friends and family or keep things cozy during the evenings; ALDI’s outdoor fire pit is an easy solution.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Nearby, officers found human remains in a fire pit, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
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Beijing will meet the U.S. reductions, dropping tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The bill earmarks a reduction of federal matching funds for Medicaid expansion populations, decreasing the current 90 percent federal contribution to the standard range of 50 to 83 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The question now is, could the union’s commercials contracts, if ratified, make a dent on future negotiations?—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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But something as simple as stacking the bricks a different way could put a significant dent in that pollution, according to a new study of over 275 kilns published in Science by Maithel and his colleagues.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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