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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
The average person waits nine years after a diagnosis before doing anything about it, even as research ties untreated hearing loss to depression, isolation, falls and higher dementia risk.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Sports can also help protect against depression and stress by bringing supportive adults and positive role models into children’s lives.
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Megan Gandy,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
News stories about depression can either reinforce outdated stereotypes or normalize seeking care.
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Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Citing studies indicating heightened risk for anxiety and depression tied to social media use, especially for youth, Murthy also called for tobacco-style health warnings on social media platforms.
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Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
1 July 2026
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Sports can also help protect against depression and stress by bringing supportive adults and positive role models into children’s lives.
—
Megan Gandy,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
News stories about depression can either reinforce outdated stereotypes or normalize seeking care.
—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Citing studies indicating heightened risk for anxiety and depression tied to social media use, especially for youth, Murthy also called for tobacco-style health warnings on social media platforms.
—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
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The Foundation attributes the stagnation in Millennial incomes directly to the timing of recession entry.
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Each room explores a different human emotion — joy and love, fear and hope, sadness and gratitude, anger and resilience.
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Working again with collaborators Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Shahzad Ismaily (Ceramic Dog) and joined by Nick Hakim and drummer Tom Skinner (the Smile), Orton uses The Ground Above to create weighty songs that deal with both joy and sadness.
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Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.
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The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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Yet, if investments in digital defense hit record highs every year, why doesn't corporate vulnerability decrease?
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Bregman has been a consistent presence at the plate for the Red Sox as well as the Houston Astros in his career, so the slump is fairly surprising.
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Drake Baldwin snapped an 0-for-36 slump with a single in the seventh.
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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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Don Hertzfeldt occasionally comes to mind for a similarly pervasive mood of questioning, philosophical melancholy.
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One of the most pit-dropping experiences is getting to your destination after a long-haul flight and not being able to use or charge any of your devices—something flight attendants can’t risk as people who consistently travel abroad.
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The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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