1
as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity
during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression
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2
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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3
as in dents
the amount by which something is lessened
a depression in the number of new homes being built
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Noun
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Profits on routes between smaller airports can be modest, and demand can disappear quickly during recessions or when costs of fuel or labor rise and airlines increase ticket prices or adjust service.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Spreads often explode during recessions or periods of market panic, and the cycle resets.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Yet another reason for rate reductions.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Fluoride is the primary ingredient of toothpaste and helps strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of cavities.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Advocates for fluoride in drinking water, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say there’s no doubt public health is better served by local governments continuing to use water supplies to reduce cavities in the population.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Depressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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