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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
These worries can lead to a high level of anxiety and even depression, which can detrimentally affect mental health.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Parkinson’s can also cause mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties and fatigue.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 June 2025
Methadone is used to treat opioid use disorder, amitriptyline to treat symptoms of depression and gabapentin to treat various conditions including epilepsy, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Moms who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition, deserve access to care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Parkinson’s can also cause mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties and fatigue.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 June 2025
Methadone is used to treat opioid use disorder, amitriptyline to treat symptoms of depression and gabapentin to treat various conditions including epilepsy, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Moms who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition, deserve access to care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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Notably, stocks hit their April low when betting odds of recession were at their highest.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The $600 million budget for 2025-26 is expected to break even amid the possibility of an economic recession, without making deep cuts to public services or using reserves, unlike its neighbor, San Diego, which is considering doing so for the first time in at least a decade.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Three holes were drilled in his skull to reduce the pressure on his brain (those holes were later filled with titanium plugs).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Despite his success, DeBoer’s tenure in Dallas will now be best remembered for his snap decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger after the Stars fell into an early 2-0 hole in their elimination game against Edmonton last week.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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According to Spire, this rate increase just offsets the decrease in natural gas prices which took effect in November 2024.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025.—
Luke Broadwater Eric Schmitt Glenn Thrush Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The decline coincided with a sales slump at Tesla and came amid worldwide protests against Musk over his role in Trump's administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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This tale of the power of community spirit in difficult times, interwoven with a fine strand of melancholy, is as disarming and subtly engaging as the director’s unshakeable faith in human decency.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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The production gives it a lush feel, but it’s haunted by a certain melancholy.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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An elevated deck with vineyard views is set up for alfresco dining and lounging by the fire pit.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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The family pool is on the fourth floor of the hotel and offers daybeds, private shaded cabanas, a hot tub, fire pits and food and drink for sale at the pool area’s bar and grill.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The answer lies in reframing identity governance as a foundational layer for risk reduction.—
Leslie Milne,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This reduction in fuel consumption translates to lower operating costs and a significant decrease in carbon emissions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Thus, minimum payments don’t make a dent in your loan’s principal.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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In Haiti’s case, neither a recent U.S. designation of the armed groups as terrorist organizations nor a multinational force led by Kenya has made a dent in the gangs’ ability to sow chaos.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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