deplete
verb (used with object)
to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of.
depletion
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a word derived from
deplete.
Example Sentences
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In at least four cases, the use of fishmeal or fish oil and their link to industrial fishing and ecosystem depletion were central to arguments that the products were not environmentally sustainable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The severe depletion of mackerel numbers has led to the fish losing its MSC certification, meaning it no longer complies with many retailers' sustainability policies.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
That suggests protective antibody memory was largely preserved even though the therapy caused a profound temporary depletion of B cells.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Regarding his military options, US media report that Trump must contend with rapid depletion of stocks of certain missiles and drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Compounding the situation was the gradual depletion of the oil fields.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
