depressions

noun

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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Recent Examples of depressions Soft spots in the base beneath the blacktop can lead to depressions. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026 The presence of depressions and basins across the present-day landscape are strong indicators of lakes that later dried up. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 May 2026 These shallow, planted depressions capture and absorb stormwater runoff, filtering it through soil and plant roots before returning it safely to the ground. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Tropical systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center will be classified as depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes based on their intensity. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026 Hurricane season terms and definitions to know Tropical wave – Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressions
  1. recessions
  2. holes
  3. dents
  4. slumps
  5. pits
  6. decreases
  7. cavities
  8. reductions
Noun
  • Older generations had stress too, plenty of it, between divorces and layoffs and recessions and caregiving and health scares and debt and grief and plain exhaustion.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The city has endured fiscal crises, blackouts, crime waves, terrorist attacks, recessions and a pandemic.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Definition of recessions
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  • The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
    — The Athletic, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Additionally, even the most reliable cars get dents and dings, and all vehicles need routine maintenance over time.
    — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
  • Even stainless steel pans can sometimes get big dents or other damage.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
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  • Both former teammates, once Toronto's stars, now face individual slumps and lead underperforming teams, underscoring MLB's unpredictable nature.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • One after another, Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing broke up their offensive slumps with home runs.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
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  • One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of pits
Noun
  • Anyone who has spent a career in and around tech will be aware of Moore's Law—the phenomenon observed by Gordon Moore in the 1960s that, as computing power increases, its cost decreases.
    — Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Provides Anti-Inflammatory Effects Research indicates that the long-term use (8 weeks) of kefir was linked with decreases in inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein, which impact heart health.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
Definition of decreases
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  • Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cavities
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  • Voltage reductions were also happening earlier in the day in parts of Staten Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Westchester, Con Edison spokesperson Jamie McShane told CNN.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On the other hand, massive reductions in the number of incoming immigrants do not increase such jobs.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
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