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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
When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The presence of depressions and basins across the present-day landscape are strong indicators of lakes that later dried up.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Soft spots in the base beneath the blacktop can lead to depressions.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
These shallow, planted depressions capture and absorb stormwater runoff, filtering it through soil and plant roots before returning it safely to the ground.
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Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Hurricane season terms and definitions to know Tropical wave – Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The presence of depressions and basins across the present-day landscape are strong indicators of lakes that later dried up.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Soft spots in the base beneath the blacktop can lead to depressions.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
These shallow, planted depressions capture and absorb stormwater runoff, filtering it through soil and plant roots before returning it safely to the ground.
—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Hurricane season terms and definitions to know Tropical wave – Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
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Older generations had stress too, plenty of it, between divorces and layoffs and recessions and caregiving and health scares and debt and grief and plain exhaustion.
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The city has endured fiscal crises, blackouts, crime waves, terrorist attacks, recessions and a pandemic.
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After shooting 1-over 71 on Saturday, James made bogey on his final two holes and finished Sunday’s final round at 3-over 73.
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On a building near where the shooting occurred, bullet holes were seen on its facade, including a crack in an apartment window.
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
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That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
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Both former teammates, once Toronto's stars, now face individual slumps and lead underperforming teams, underscoring MLB's unpredictable nature.
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One after another, Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing broke up their offensive slumps with home runs.
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One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.
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The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
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And Egypt’s Mohamed Salah’s tenure as a Liverpool player coincided with significant decreases in anti-Muslim hate crimes across the city.
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Local law enforcement have touted recent decreases in crime on the CTA in particular, which beefed up security staffing in December and again in March.
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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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