1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
movie critics tried to outdo one another in deprecating the comedy as the stupidest movie of the year
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2
as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
deprecates TV sitcoms as childish and simpleminded
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Recent Examples of deprecate
Warmly congratulating Madison at the net and giving a wonderfully self deprecating runner up speech (the hardest speech to give, must feel like torture).
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While Google reversed its decision to deprecate third-party cookies, marketers are still looking for new ways to deliver personalized ads that protect privacy, and curation is emerging as a strong tool.
—Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This information can help companies make informed decisions about deprecating or removing features that no longer drive value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
While Google reversed its decision to deprecate third-party cookies, marketers are still looking for new ways to deliver personalized ads that protect privacy, and curation is emerging as a strong tool.
—Kurt Weinsheimer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This information can help companies make informed decisions about deprecating or removing features that no longer drive value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprecate
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The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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With punching bags Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in the frontcourt, the Wolves were dismissed as legitimate opponents for the mighty purple and gold.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The markets that day closed with losses after Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — something markets majorly dislike.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fundamentally there is a misunderstanding — or at least dislike — for what Guardiola is trying to achieve in these final games.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Recycling reduces environmental strain by minimizing waste and the need for new resources.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Each peptide tackles a different task (like minimizing expression lines or fading dark spots), while calming cica and barrier-loving oils like olive, jojoba, and moringa keep skin nourished and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those signings by Guerin were, at the time, criticized as being premature.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Whereas a decline in home values diminishes the equity investors might hold in their properties, which limits their ability to leverage assets for additional investments or refinancing opportunities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a more constrained and domestically focused healthcare agenda is likely to diminish trust in federal health agencies, limit access to culturally competent care and produce a loss of global leadership in health innovation.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The judge has now said that’s not good enough, and rejected Bungie’s motion to dismiss.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Shirley has discovered that Conrad was rejected for a job at UNIT eight years ago.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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“Deprecate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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