1
as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in
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2
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences
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Recent Examples of depreciate
Only four EVs depreciated better than their ICE siblings.
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
Egypt's economy has also faced strains, with the Egyptian pound being depreciated several times in recent years.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
Historically, Samsung devices have depreciated faster than competitors like Apple's iPhones.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciate
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures may also reduce the sugar content of maple sap, meaning producers will need to collect and boil more sap to produce the same quantities of syrup.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even when your partner makes an effort to reconnect — through a joke, a kind gesture or an apology — your mind may dismiss it, keeping you stuck in the negative experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the leadup to the settlement, Judge Frederick Chung denied the county’s motion to dismiss the case at the summary judgment phase that determines whether a lawsuit proceeds to trial.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The former involves stockpiling government issued notes fully aware of how governments have devalued money over the millennia, while the other involves exposure to the very people who drive all wealth creation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In other debt crises in history, the local currency has often been significantly devalued.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The VMAs, which have seen their social capital diminish over the past few years, delivered a promising ceremony in 2024.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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As time went on, her pain diminished, but August decided to go to the emergency room.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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South Korea’s acting President, Han Duck-soo, ordered emergency support measures for industries and businesses that will be impacted, including the automobile industry, ordering officials to actively negotiate with Washington to minimize the impact of additional levies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This practice can be particularly useful for minimizing capital gains tax, which can reach up to 20 percent for long-term gains.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a video posted to X, Brand thanked his fans for messages of support, then criticized the British government and legal system before addressing the charges directly.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Critics of executive overreach have long criticized the Office of Legal Counsel as too permissive.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Depreciate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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