depreciates

verb

present tense third-person singular of depreciate
1
as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in

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2
as in diminishes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences

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Recent Examples of depreciates Businesses already get to pay less taxes on equipment, such as computers or machinery, as their value depreciates over time. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025 By contrast, good companies maintain cash reserves and don’t engage in toxic dilution and reverse splits after their stock’s value depreciates. — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Older people are often treated as if their judgment is less valuable, creating the risk of a future where human intelligence is seen as something that depreciates with age. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Unlike money, time only depreciates. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Information on which vehicles hold their value best isn’t readily accessible, but savvy shoppers can use it to pick a vehicle that depreciates less than average over the long haul. — ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 Live games are particularly vulnerable to theft because the content’s value quickly depreciates after an event is over, leaving authorities with a small window to shut down individual broadcasts. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Also, unlike laying fiber optic cable, AI infrastructure depreciates rapidly. — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciates
  1. reduces
  2. diminishes
  3. dismisses
  4. minimizes
  5. criticizes
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  • Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of reduces
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  • In most lakes oxygen content diminishes rapidly at depths below 35 feet.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • None of this diminishes the responsibility of wealthy countries.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of diminishes
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  • Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026
  • De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Definition of dismisses
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  • The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of minimizes
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  • The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
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