depressions

noun

Definition of depressionsnext
plural of depression
1
as in recessions
a period of decreased economic activity during the 1930s the U.S. suffered a great depression

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2
as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space the water generally collects in the patchwork of depressions in the city plaza

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3
as in dents
the amount by which something is lessened a depression in the number of new homes being built

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  1. recessions
  2. reductions
  3. cavities
Noun
  • Profits on routes between smaller airports can be modest, and demand can disappear quickly during recessions or when costs of fuel or labor rise and airlines increase ticket prices or adjust service.
    Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Spreads often explode during recessions or periods of market panic, and the cycle resets.
    Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of recessions
Noun
  • Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
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  • This can cause cavities and lead to infection and tooth loss in the long term, affecting quality of life for children and adults alike.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Four hornet nests found inside alder tree cavities in Whatcom County were eradicated between October 2020 and September 2021.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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