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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
In fact, having two or three close friends contributes to your physical health in terms of reducing your likelihood of having cancer, dementia, heart disease, depression or anxiety.
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Now, Barbie is experiencing depression for the first time, completely defeated by her inability to be all things at once.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
For persistent feelings of sadness or depression, seeking help from mental health professionals is advisable.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Restoring iron to your body can help relieve depression, reduce migraines, improve stamina and boost energy.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Now, Barbie is experiencing depression for the first time, completely defeated by her inability to be all things at once.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
For persistent feelings of sadness or depression, seeking help from mental health professionals is advisable.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Restoring iron to your body can help relieve depression, reduce migraines, improve stamina and boost energy.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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Even though the economy is strong and there’s no recession on the horizon, that’s not how consumers feel.Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The recession was in the past, office space at a premium and residential development on the rise.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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After digging an early 16–2 hole, George Mason stunned the favorites by winning 65–60.Newsweek, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With these rigs, the line holder works in the ordinary way, but the line runs through a small hole in the top of a wooden box that has no bottom.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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Only 25% of new car buyers are considering an EV for their next purchase, a 2% decrease from last year.Anshuman Tripathy, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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As the policy rate increases or decreases, variable mortgage rates are expected to rise or decline respectively.Reza Ghazi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Knecht broke out of his month-long slump with 13 points, his first time reaching double figures since Dec. 6 in Atlanta.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, companies such as Nvidia and Merck may reliably buck a slump and come out on top next year, according to analysts.Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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But the Christmas–New Year’s setting adds a nice touch of melancholy to the proceedings.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But over the course of the pair’s tour of Poland to visit their late grandmother’s ancestral home, Benji’s flippant manner keeps dissolving to reveal internal conflict and profound melancholy.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Statement areas include a wide uncluttered bow area with a helipad aft, a fire pit lounge forward, and a bimini to shelter from the wind.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can also enjoy roasting marshmallows by fire pits and elaborate floral arrangements inside the historic mansion.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent advancements in deciphering spam through AI have led to improvements, and there is potential for significant spam reduction in the near future.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The program was credited by city officials for a 43% reduction in homicides from 2012 to 2017.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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If there’s been a dent in Lankinen’s armour all season, too, it’s been his save rate off of relatively low-danger chances, something the Pietrangelo goal served to highlight.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: Smartwatches claim the vast majority of the wearables market, but smart rings are beginning to make a dent; Samsung debuted one in February and Apple was recently rumored to be working on one too.Erin Brodwin, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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