1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Only four EVs depreciated better than their ICE siblings.
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
After three years of life, a car or truck is old enough to have depreciated sharply in value, but young enough to have many good miles left in the tank.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Chinese offshore yuan depreciated to 7.2729 against the U.S. dollar.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
After three years of life, a car or truck is old enough to have depreciated sharply in value, but young enough to have many good miles left in the tank.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Chinese offshore yuan depreciated to 7.2729 against the U.S. dollar.
—Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Traditional office leasing implies maintainable overheads, upkeep costs and long-term financial commitments; modular offices eliminate them and reduce construction costs by as much as 30%.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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What Leaders Can Do To Set Better Boundaries Around Multitasking And Focus Leaders set the tone for how focus is valued, or devalued, on their teams.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Never lose sight of the fact that the Trump administration’s aim is to weaken and devalue the machinery of government, on one hand, and privatize the levers of power on the other.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Progressives are criticizing tariffs for boosting prices and triggering international chaos.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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