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as in recession
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
she called her friend to see if a sympathetic ear would relieve his depression
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as in hole
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 decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Recent Examples of depression
Her case is that she has been left with depression as well as post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues.
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Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Adaptive deep brain stimulation has also shown promise in treating conditions like depression and chronic pain.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
In the study, those who received gender-affirming care had 60 percent lower odds of depression and 73 percent lower odds of suicidality over a 12-month follow-up than those who did not.
—Tyler Santora, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2025
The fear of deportation can lead to significant mental health problems for immigrants and their loved ones, ranging from conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to a loss of trust in others and social isolation.
—Kristina Fullerton Rico, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Adaptive deep brain stimulation has also shown promise in treating conditions like depression and chronic pain.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
In the study, those who received gender-affirming care had 60 percent lower odds of depression and 73 percent lower odds of suicidality over a 12-month follow-up than those who did not.
—Tyler Santora, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2025
The fear of deportation can lead to significant mental health problems for immigrants and their loved ones, ranging from conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to a loss of trust in others and social isolation.
—Kristina Fullerton Rico, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Notably, the Sahm Rule has had no false alarms in predicting a recession and remains below the trigger level.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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New York's biggest hole is in the infield, and Arenado would fill it in a big way.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Three bogeys and a par across his last four holes, compounded by two horror close-range misses, resigned him to a closing 69.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the program resulted in a 20% decrease in gambling activities after just a single school year.—
Adam Hudacek,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ghrelin, an appetite stimulant, rises when you are sleep-deprived, and leptin decreases.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Souring consumer sentiment knocked sports stocks back 4% in February, as apparel and gear makers bore the brunt of a market wide slump.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Adams’ hot streak comes at a pivotal time, with teammate Zeke Mayo in a shooting slump.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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In her new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People, Perry explores blue as a symbol of both hope and melancholy throughout Black history.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Elephant Man is an elegant picture, one of Lynch’s most straightforward and touching films—but even then, the joyful melancholy of its visual poetry is distinctly his own.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lift restrictions on shooting outside and in public spaces in L.A. (emulating NYC’s successful program) and offer a temporary reduction in permit fees in conjunction with loosening up notification requirements to reduce FilmLA’s staffing costs.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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The administration is planning a much broader reduction of its workforce.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the Pirates won 18 of their last 30 games, putting a dent in the playoffs hopes of the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in the season’s final month.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read Next State Politics Trump’s deportation campaign won’t ‘make a dent,’ Idaho lawmakers say.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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