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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
Without treatment, the Cleveland Clinic said high cortisol levels could lead to other health problems such as infections, blood clots, depression, heart attack, weight gain, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
A lot of Bennell’s victims, if not all, have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues because of what happened in their childhoods.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Healthcare providers report using similar dosages to the treatment of depression for RSD.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
A lot of Bennell’s victims, if not all, have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other issues because of what happened in their childhoods.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Specifically, The Family Dinner Project reports that, for kids, this practice is linked with better academic performance, higher self-esteem and a lower risk of depression, among other benefits.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Healthcare providers report using similar dosages to the treatment of depression for RSD.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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The recession of the early nineties briefly shrank the business.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The most recent of the recorded bankruptcy filings was for Trump Entertainment Resorts in 2009, following the 2008 recession.—
Ryan Smith,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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But the concerns about how the state ended up in the budget hole to begin with, remains central to the blame game.—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Mets still have a gaping hole at first base and the two sides likely aren't too far apart on a deal.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Overall car sales are expected to drop as autonomous taxis reduce the need for personal ownership of cars, with a decrease in traditional revenues for automotive suppliers like Valeo.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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But even with homicides down 20% last year, officials have struggled to explain the reason for that decrease, or the reason that nonfatal shootings and violence overall continues to be on the rise.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Miles Byrd and Nick Boyd, the only players averaging in double figures and accounting for nearly 40% of the offense, continued their dual slumps.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 49ers experienced a major Super Bowl slump, as the team finished with a 6-11 record after playing in the championship in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Young American Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, sparky with a touch of melancholy), is part of a small NSA unit disguised as students on a gap year, sharing a pad in lovely Cassis on the French Mediterranean.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Richard Engel Reporting from Jerusalem In Israel, there is a feeling of melancholy.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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These pathological behaviors pit colleagues against each other, creating a hostile environment of instability and chaos that shifts the focus of their toxic behaviour.—
Jason Walker,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In homage to stock car racing’s roots in North Carolina, Red Bull Non-Stock 600 pits teams against one another in a go-kart race around an oval track.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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In similar trials conducted in Australia, researchers saw reductions of up to 98%.—
Heide Brandes,
thehustle.co,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are simply not enough possible discretionary, non-defense domestic spending cuts to make a dent in the debt.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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If the label was truly out to torpedo Drake’s career to gain a negotiation advantage, those percentage drops don’t seem significant enough to make a dent.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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