depression
noun
the act of depressing.
depressions
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pluralof depression.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the new study, researchers examined several kinds of depressions, punctures, holes, and grooves that appeared to have been left by teeth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Wars, diseases, revolutions, depressions, bankruptcies, financial crises and natural disasters all swept through history and wiped out wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Nonsurgical options like dermal fillers or fat grafting can suffuse depressions to create a more centered appearance.
From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2026
He added: “I know I could not have been so calm through depressions, inflations, banking and currency crises, wars and political disruptions.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 2026
But rather than outlining the petals in the usual way, Kang was clearing away the clay to leave teardrop-shaped depressions.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
