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as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the depressing atmosphere of the empty mall
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as in sad
causing unhappiness
more depressing news about the famine overseas
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as in saddening
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
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as in throwing
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 reducing
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 pressing
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Recent Examples of depressing
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This means understanding when dating feels fun and energizing versus draining and depressing—and acting accordingly.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
In Redfin's 2025 prediction report, analysts say the higher occurrence of natural disasters in these states could start depressing home prices, particularly in coastal Florida and hurricane-prone parts of Texas.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
As calendar years go, 2024 has been fairly depressing overall for fans of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
This means understanding when dating feels fun and energizing versus draining and depressing—and acting accordingly.
—Myisha Battle, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Inflation and interest rates grew during the pandemic, further depressing housing production, and supply chain disruptions drove up the cost of building materials.
—Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
In Redfin's 2025 prediction report, analysts say the higher occurrence of natural disasters in these states could start depressing home prices, particularly in coastal Florida and hurricane-prone parts of Texas.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressing
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But beneath Pansy’s rage, often a source of that specific, bleak brand of Mike Leigh comedy, lies severe OCD, anxiety, depression, and the grief of having recently lost her mother.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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While the art world has felt bleak amid a buckling market, a new art fair is gracing Los Angeles this year.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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But nothing in life is sadder than a reality television person who doesn't know when to retire.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Air France regrets this sad event and expresses its sincere condolences.—
Michael D. Carroll AND Theo Burman,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.—
James K. Glassman,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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While any team could make room for Burnes on their roster, the Red Sox don't have a pressing need on the mound after adding Buehler and Garrett Crochet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Major capital projects like the new Dulaney and Towson High Schools, roads, libraries, police and fire stations and many other capital needs are pressing.—
Tom Quirk,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
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Without these, retirees may experience lower self-worth and a lack of purpose that makes depressive symptoms worse.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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For every one-unit increase in a father's pre-birth well-being, the depressive symptom score was decreased by 1.2%.—
Kimanzi Constable,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the final, pathetic weeks of his failed presidency, Joe Biden has been casting about desperately for a positive legacy.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
12 Jan. 2025
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The 10th pick will be your usual pathetic Bear player.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Our work in the next session must be focused on lowering costs and helping people make ends meet, not more giveaways to the special interests [of the] wealthy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, brands with in-house marketing capabilities can align production and promotion, lowering acquisition costs and increasing retention.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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When a photographer suggests that the family pose with a somber demeanor for a shot that will be featured in an article about Rubens’ disappearance, Eunice refuses, instructing her children to smile broadly.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Depressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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