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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
As an adult, Walker was treated for depression, and finally told therapists of his abuse.
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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The series covers the highs and lows, on a spectrum from winning his best director Oscar for The Departed to periods of drug abuse and depression.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
For the third year in a row, college students’ reports of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are falling, according to a new report from the Healthy Minds Network.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Tyrer had the insidious condition caused by repetitive head trauma and known to cause aggression, mood swings, depression and paranoia.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The series covers the highs and lows, on a spectrum from winning his best director Oscar for The Departed to periods of drug abuse and depression.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
For the third year in a row, college students’ reports of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts are falling, according to a new report from the Healthy Minds Network.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
Noun
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And coping with the next recession, to say nothing of the next pandemic, is a matter of when, not whether.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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For @monsharx, a 26-year-old woman living in London, England, the crush recession is not just theoretical, but personal too.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Regarding the Armani company, Nicolas Hieronimus, chief executive officer of L’Oréal, during a call Tuesday evening with analysts and journalists to discuss third-quarter and nine-months results reiterated sadness in the passing of Giorgio Armani, with whom the group collaborated for 40 years.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, sadness may not be the only emotion kids show.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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The lore behind one of Louisville's favorite hole in the wall restaurants begins with a gift.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ascertaining accurate figures for the decrease in indigenous communities in the Caribbean is challenging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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That's what scientists are saying is possibly responsible for the decrease in children developing the problematic and dangerous allergy.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani, though, doesn’t believe pitching has anything to do with his extended slump at the plate.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The American whiskey industry is on the rocks, with anti-tariff backlash hurting exports and exacerbating the strains of a years-long slump in domestic demand.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The pop icon’s 12th album, released at midnight on Friday, is being hailed for the singer’s return to upbeat pop following last year’s melancholy The Tortured Poets Department, with Swift reuniting with Swedish hitmaker producers Max Martin and Shellback.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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An outdoor swimming pool, spa, fire pits and grills will be located on the third floor between two taller sections of the building, according to plans submitted to the city.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Outside, a private entertainment paradise awaits with a vanishing-edge pool, sitting areas with fire pits, a drop-down screen and projector, and outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven — all of which takes in an expansive view of the second fairway and open sky.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi agreed to back JIP policies such as a reduction in parliamentary seats, free high school education and a two-year pause on food consumption tax, according to Reuters.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fields will also be reduced, thanks to new membership reduction measures that take effect next January.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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