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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
Second-generation hibakusha suffer from certain cancers, depression, anemia, and asthma at vastly higher rates than those of the general population.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The researchers found that certain breathing patterns correlated with other traits, such as body mass index and levels of depression and anxiety.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
Over time, David has learned to shift his perspective and approach depression with deeper empathy and understanding.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 June 2025
Over time, the nearly circular 75-mile-wide (120 kilometers) depression has been eroded by water and ice, enlarging it to nearly twice its initial size.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The researchers found that certain breathing patterns correlated with other traits, such as body mass index and levels of depression and anxiety.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
Over time, David has learned to shift his perspective and approach depression with deeper empathy and understanding.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 June 2025
Over time, the nearly circular 75-mile-wide (120 kilometers) depression has been eroded by water and ice, enlarging it to nearly twice its initial size.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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And significantly, one-fourth (25%) now expect a recession, up from 8% at the beginning of the year, according to a survey from JPMorgan Chase.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Additionally, the share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months rose slightly last month.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Fuller was then released in February, and the Dolphins still have a major hole for starting-caliber cornerbacks ahead of nickel Kader Kohou after the draft.—
David Furones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Now that hole is being filled with full service, amenitized buildings and a public park along the two mile canal.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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That slump has intensified competition among producers, posing a challenge for the industry, as well as for local governments, which have promoting mineral development as a way of boosting the Southeast Asia’s largest economy.—
Alfred Cang,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Baseballs’ best hitter is now in a 2-for-20, 13-strikeout slump.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Labor Day is suffused with a certain melancholy at the end of summer and children are already back in school.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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That betrayal, like so many others, fed the melancholy in Brian's music.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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There are complimentary vintage bicycles for guests to explore the grounds with gardens and fire pits.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Archaeologists found storage trenches, part of a defensive wall, sections of a key road, the outlines of soldiers’ homes and numerous pits, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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