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as in to oppress
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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as in to throw
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 to reduce
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 to press
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depress
Some economists argue that any boost to the local economy is offset by price increases and congestion that depress normal tourist volumes.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Elisabeth resents Sue’s party lifestyle and digs in her heels to a sedentary, depressing routine of bad television and greasy dinners.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Share [Findings] Living near oil and gas development sites depresses people who are trying to get pregnant.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
In today’s global economy, the effects of high tariffs may not only come from within—a 20% tariff would likely trigger retaliation from other nations, further driving up costs and depressing economic activity.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Elisabeth resents Sue’s party lifestyle and digs in her heels to a sedentary, depressing routine of bad television and greasy dinners.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Share [Findings] Living near oil and gas development sites depresses people who are trying to get pregnant.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
In today’s global economy, the effects of high tariffs may not only come from within—a 20% tariff would likely trigger retaliation from other nations, further driving up costs and depressing economic activity.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depress
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No one state should be allowed to dominate the process, nor should the big states be allowed to oppress the small.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet, victimhood narrative advocates do just that, framing us as perpetual outsiders, oppressed by America.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Earlier in the fourth quarter, Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle in the back left corner of the end zone to give the 49ers a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter against the undermanned but gritty Bucs.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Ava Flores threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Alynna Ortiz five plays later to make the score 7-6 after the Indians failed to convert the extra point.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Opened in 1956, Sunnyvale High School, the city’s second public high school, worked to achieve collaboration between students and educators, aiming to reduce violence and enrich the curriculum during the interracial tension that marked the 1960s and ’70s.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Roofing contractors said good roofs with years of life left are being replaced ahead of schedule to allow insurers to reduce their risk going forward.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The donation will help the social services departments of the town councils affected by the flooding to alleviate the affected citizens’ most pressing needs.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Iran is also keeping a close eye on the election, Alterman says, and is poised to become a pressing issue for the next commander-in-chief in the immediate aftermath of the inauguration.Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But she is also saddened to hear people making excuses for not voting.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most recently, she was saddened that the Nirvana singer never got to experience Google Maps or any other navigation tech.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Employer national insurance will rise by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025, while the threshold at which employers start paying NI on each employee’s salary will drop from £9,100 to £5,000.Marc Shoffman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Abuja, Nigeria Reuters — A Nigerian court freed 119 people including minors on Tuesday, after the authorities dropped charges against them arising from deadly protests in August against economic hardship.Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the footage, Hayes shoves Jamora and spits at her.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when push came to shove, Stefani, 55, chose Zabosky to remain on her team — leaving Torres open to be taken by another coach.Daniela Avila, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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The report said the fees disproportionately burden lower-income households, which tend to make smaller, more frequent electronic deposits into their children’s accounts.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump believes regulations unnecessarily burden companies, especially small- and medium-sized businesses.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Depress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depress. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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