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adjective

as in drained

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verb

past tense of deplete
1
as in exhausted
to make complete use of miners depleted the vein of copper ore after only a few months

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2
as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent disease and battlefield casualties had depleted troop strength to dangerously low levels

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Recent Examples of depleted
Adjective
Over the course of watering flower and plant containers, the soil can become depleted. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 After a somewhat wild week, Counsell is taking it day by day with his depleted rotation. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The expense in dollars and depleted military ordnance is enormous, and the physical and human destruction in Iran is huge. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 Rebuilding depleted arsenals will take years, with the Defense Production Act invoked to boost production. — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 For oil markets, the focus has shifted from immediate supply disruption to the question of how quickly depleted inventories can be rebuilt, Spanjer said. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Every match leaves something behind — depleted energy stores, heavy legs, dehydration and a tired mind navigating the emotional rollercoaster of a World Cup. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 28 June 2026 This momentum rests on Asia’s ability to deliver goods quickly, affordably and at scale, an advantage that’s especially valuable as Western inventories remain depleted. — Chris Oberoi, Fortune, 24 June 2026 As with Jakucionis, Larsson could be a key component amid depleted Heat depth with an Antetokounmpo deal — or the Heat might have to watch his development from afar, if dealt in an Antetokounmpo deal. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Verb
Which decisions happened after the team was already depleted? — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Surplus funding that the state has relied on since is projected to be depleted by fiscal year 2028. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 Minnesota's starting pitching has been depleted by injuries. — CBS News, 24 June 2026 Your savings should also be steadily growing over time, rather than being repeatedly depleted by unexpected costs. — Dan Avery,elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 30 June 2026 Nearby Elephant Butte Lake, a draw for outdoorsy tourists, is so severely drought-depleted that sunbaked fish carcasses line its shores. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Four years on from the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has proved remarkably resilient, shouldering sanctions, rocketing inflation, and depleted fiscal reserves. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026 Following a match, muscle energy stores can be depleted, fluid losses contribute to dehydration, and the body continues repairing the microscopic muscle damage and inflammatory responses caused by intense competition. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depleted
  1. drained
  2. exhausted
  3. reduced
  4. consumed
  5. spent
  6. decreased
  7. enfeebled
  8. absorbed
Adjective
  • Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • See you later, the swamp (drained or undrained).
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of drained
Verb
  • In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of exhausted
Verb
  • Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • In Stoddart’s estimation, the best way to freeze these semi-consumed cakes is in slices.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of consumed
Verb
  • As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of spent
Verb
  • Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of decreased
Adjective
  • By 1877, the hope for Black equality met an enfeebled federal government that essentially permitted Jim Crow to run amok.
    — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026
  • But given the island’s small size and enfeebled state, the risks seem much smaller than in Iran.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
Definition of enfeebled
Verb
  • Inhalers are often used for asthma, a condition in which the lungs struggle to get enough air absorbed and sent to the body.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of absorbed

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