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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
Being over-informed, especially with negative news, can lead to depression and anxiety and negative physical health impacts, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
The suicide of Edgar Rosenberg (Borba), Rivers’ second husband and Melissa’s father, who fell into a terrible depression after Rivers’ talk show on Fox went kaput, also is treated with admirable complexity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Clinical trials studying probiotics for specific conditions include the following:
Anxiety and depression: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum has shown benefits for anxiety and depression in adults.45 L. plantarum strain P8 was taken daily for 12 weeks for anxiety.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Musk has spoken openly in the past about his use of prescription Ketamine, an anesthetic that has gained interest from doctors and researchers for its potential to treat depression and anxiety.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
The suicide of Edgar Rosenberg (Borba), Rivers’ second husband and Melissa’s father, who fell into a terrible depression after Rivers’ talk show on Fox went kaput, also is treated with admirable complexity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Clinical trials studying probiotics for specific conditions include the following:
Anxiety and depression: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum has shown benefits for anxiety and depression in adults.45 L. plantarum strain P8 was taken daily for 12 weeks for anxiety.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Musk has spoken openly in the past about his use of prescription Ketamine, an anesthetic that has gained interest from doctors and researchers for its potential to treat depression and anxiety.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depression
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The proportion of respondents expecting a recession in the next year dropped to its lowest level since the question was first posed in July 2022.Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The first would be to shrink the military and defense industry, sparking a recession that threatens the regime.Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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The company completed 18 drill holes at MacArthur and four core drill holes at Yerington.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the bottom was a chain-link fence with an enormous hole.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to a reduction in transactions at existing centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The difference between getting a good night’s sleep and a bad one is a decrease from 100% to 60% in the brain's ability to retain new facts.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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Australian miner Mineral Resources last week shut a lithium project in Western Australia citing the commodity slump.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Economists predict that mortgage rates will remain volatile this year, but generally forecast them to hover around 6% in 2025. Elevated mortgage rates and high prices have helped keep the U.S. housing market in a sales slump going back to 2022.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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To say more about the plot would spoil the film too much, but Ryder is really a chameleon, flickering between quiet melancholy, genuine affection, and darker, more selfish concerns, and the rotoscoping art style accentuates the expressiveness of her face.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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At 78, Ferry reigns as the elder statesman of rock-star romantics, the king of elegant melancholy.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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The city also received grants from the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta Conservancy to redevelop Central Harbor Park with features such as fire pits and a new police substation.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Here, the lush grounds are decked out with a fire pit, a heated plunge pool adorned with Zellige tile, and a Sonos surround sound system.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gauthier, who was mayor during most of the period in which the city achieved its historic drop in violent crime, believes East Palo Alto’s collaborative approach to crime reduction could be scaled up district-wide.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The state is making a dent by helping to finance the move to cleaner energy.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Problem is, very few topical over-the-counter serums and moisturizers made a dent in smoothing out the prominent lines.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depression. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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