as in deficiency
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as in to minimize
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disvalue
Noun
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While apps can sometimes be helpful for identifying very basic issues, many fail to accurately diagnose complex pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026 -
The launch was a response to the popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can cause hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Most of the time blueberries must be hand-picked, but machine harvestable blueberries can minimize labor costs for growers.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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In Walker’s first few months of life, doctors closely monitored his condition while hoping surgery would ultimately correct the defects.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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In the surgical procedure, a v-shape of the lower lid is removed thereby shortening the area and reducing the defect.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In Japan, most homes fully depreciate after a few decades, making older houses largely undesirable.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 2026
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The veteran tackle market depreciated considerably during the 2025 free-agent cycle.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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This movement, known as critical legal studies, was associated with the political left, and its exponents, known as crits, loved to disparage liberal theorists’ devotion to the Constitution as naïve and counterproductive.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The tension is especially acute in the close quarters of the Cook County Board room, where staff and commissioners, including Stamps, sit only a few feet away from public speakers, who at times raise their voices and address or disparage officials by name.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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Since then, Faruqui — if not Allen himself — has become something of a hero to some Trump-hating progressive Democrats.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Verb
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That means Google decides what gets added, what gets deprecated, how versioning works.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The internet personality was particularly known for satirical skits and deprecating humor, earning a Shorty Award and several Streamy Award nominations.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Meeting a partner’s family can be challenging in any circumstance; anxieties about a family member saying something rude or belittling can only compound that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Disvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disvalue. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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