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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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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
Airport officials said the depression, which is approximately 2 inches deep, was identified adjacent to Runway 4/22, one of LaGuardia's two primary runways.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
But for her, his TikToks helped bring joy during a deep bout of depression stemming from a traumatic brain injury.
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Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The association remained after controlling for factors known to influence sleep and blood pressure, such as age, depression, and alcohol and caffeine intake.
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Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
But for her, his TikToks helped bring joy during a deep bout of depression stemming from a traumatic brain injury.
—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The association remained after controlling for factors known to influence sleep and blood pressure, such as age, depression, and alcohol and caffeine intake.
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Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
18 June 2026
There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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The country at large ignored his warnings, and the recession following the dot-com bubble burst ended what was then the longest stretch of economic growth and expansion the United States had ever seen.
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In a trust recession, with customers looking for proof in many places, retailers can learn from Passenger’s playbook and focus on genuine human interactions on social media.
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Fear, joy, surprise, sadness, excitement.
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Exceeding expectations As a trip set mainly in concentration camps, sadness is often the top expectation.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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In contrast, California, Florida, Illinois, and Arkansas have recorded double-digit decreases in jobs.
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In addition, Nike has reported a sales slump in China , or a market that once served as a considerable driver of its growth.
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This market slump wasn't isolated, affecting Korean and European firms as well.
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Beneath all the sensuality and beauty, there’s also a lingering melancholy that feels very familiar to me.
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Early Years Eichenberg recounted his childhood with some melancholy.
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Outside the pool house, a fire pit and patio extend the space into the woods, especially in the evening.
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Cherries contain cyanide in their pits, stems and leaves, which is toxic to dogs.
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The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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