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as in concave
curved inward
the depressed sections of the highway under the overpasses constantly get flooded during heavy rainstorms
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as in unhappy
feeling unhappiness
I was depressed and didn't feel much like going to the party, but felt better afterwards
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as in deprived
kept from having the necessities of life or a healthful environment
a depressed class of people whose living conditions have not improved significantly despite targeted social programs
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as in troubled
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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as in lowered
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass
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as in reduced
to diminish the price or value of
the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year
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as in pressed
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depressed
Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Many people were really unhappy, depressed and angry, frustrated.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
If Richard wanted to die, suicide-by-cop is sometimes a choice for those who are desperate and depressed.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The immersive effort of preparing for the role, moving out of his New York apartment, avoiding friends, and starving himself to understand loss and isolation, left him depressed and exhausted.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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According to the Musicians' Union, musicians are most depressed due to financial concerns and unpredictable working patterns.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Many people were really unhappy, depressed and angry, frustrated.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
If Richard wanted to die, suicide-by-cop is sometimes a choice for those who are desperate and depressed.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The immersive effort of preparing for the role, moving out of his New York apartment, avoiding friends, and starving himself to understand loss and isolation, left him depressed and exhausted.
—Wendell Steavenson, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressed
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Despite sounding contradictory, Eisen’s pieces appear to be very simple, but the minimal creations have complex shapes including concave ones.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Use the domed brush for concave bath tubs and sinks, or the pointed brush for corners and groutlines.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Saquon Barkley is an unstoppable force, the defense is resurgent under Vic Fangio, the chatter about an unhappy A.J. Brown has mostly died down.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ratings declined, Lynch was unhappy, and the show was canceled.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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When the Home Secretary is abducted in the largest deprived area, Paradis City, special agent Fredrika (Julia Ragnarsson) enlists Emir (Alexander Abdallah), an ex-MMA fighter facing life in prison, to find the politician.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Yet the contrast is sharp between how AI is used in the experimental school—nestled within an abundance of human attention—and how it is used in more deprived circumstances.—
Allison Pugh,
WIRED,
7 Dec. 2024
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Crews entered the cabin of each gondola from above and lowered people's equipment to the ground.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Crews entered the cabin of each gondola from above and lowered people's equipment to the ground.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Multiple picks ensure ripeness and some are whole cluster pressed.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Bills have had difficulties stopping teams through the air in recent games, and even with Douglas’ potential return, Rodgers, Adams, Wilson and the Jets should be pressed enough by the Bills offense to put up some points of their own.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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While seemingly well-intentioned, this directive is a hollow threat to a player who goes on to a successful MLB career.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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What the Chiefs do would be hollow, even impossible, without the fans who animate and fund them and who made this the place to be 60-plus years ago — and in a whole new way now.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2025
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But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn't know when to retire.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Air France regrets this sad event and expresses its sincere condolences.—
Michael D. Carroll AND Theo Burman,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Depressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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