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as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in holes
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 dents
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depressions
Fill in depressions in the gravel.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
These particular grabens could be much older than those depressions, however, so old that they could be connected to the loss of the sea that once filled Utopia Planitia over four billion years ago.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Make gentle depressions with your fingertips to create ¼-inch-deep divots.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The architects strategically chose to position the accommodation guest suites directly over existing sand depressions, in an attempt to halt their spread and encourage soil recovery.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Prairie-chickens build their nests in shallow depressions on the open prairie, typically about one mile away from the booming ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
—Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
These particular grabens could be much older than those depressions, however, so old that they could be connected to the loss of the sea that once filled Utopia Planitia over four billion years ago.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Make gentle depressions with your fingertips to create ¼-inch-deep divots.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The architects strategically chose to position the accommodation guest suites directly over existing sand depressions, in an attempt to halt their spread and encourage soil recovery.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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That baseline held through wars, recessions, assassinations, stagflation, and 9/11.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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As a result, platinum and palladium prices may fall during recessions, while gold often rises as investors seek safety.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Borers tunnel and weave through branches, leaving holes and open wounds as evidence of their travels.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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When managing a schedule of roughly 60 games, there isn’t time to be patient or let hitters work through slumps.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some of it can be attributed to luck, and some to facing teams in the midst of horrific slumps, such as the New York Mets and Phillies.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even if policy changes or negotiations are successful, Schieldrop said that seeing significant decreases in prices is likely still a long time coming.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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Further reductions in homelessness will help balance our budget.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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While many observers expect layoffs to help the company reach that target, executives have maintained that back-office efficiencies and the deployment of technology, rather than headcount reductions, will be the drivers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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