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depressions
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a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
Depression is a mental health condition characterized by constant feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. People experiencing depression may also lose interest or pleasure in activities they once enjoyed, have changes in appetite or weight, experience problems with sleep patterns, and feel fatigued or have low energy levels. Other symptoms can include difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can vary in intensity and duration, and it can significantly harm daily functioning and overall quality of life. Treatment typically involves therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms and improve well-being.
- After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression.
- She sought help to manage her depression and anxiety.
- Many people experience depression during major life changes.
- Therapy and medication helped her cope with clinical depression.
- He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others.
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a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time
- The Great Depression of the 1930s saw widespread unemployment and severe economic hardship.
- Governments implemented various policies to combat the effects of the economic depression.
- The stock market crash of 1929 precipitated the onset of the Great Depression.
- Businesses struggled to survive during the economic depression, leading to widespread closures.
- The global economy entered a deep depression following the financial crisis of 2008.
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a sunken or low-lying area in the earth's surface
- The desert contains a large depression below sea level.
- Floodwaters collected in the natural depression.
- Geologists studied the depression formed by tectonic activity.
- The valley is a depression between two mountain ranges.
- Rainwater pooled in the shallow depression.
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the act of pressing something down
- Depression of the button activated the machine.
- She demonstrated the depression of the button to start the machine.
- Depressions of the lever control the flow of the mechanism.
- Each depression of the switch activated a different function.
- The nurse applied depression to the syringe plunger.
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angular distance below the horizon, especially of a celestial object
- The sun's depression below the horizon signaled the start of twilight.
- Mariners measure the depression of stars for navigation.
- The depression of the moon was calculated at midnight.
- Observers noted the depression of Venus at dawn.
- The surveyor recorded the depression angle of the landmark.
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a hollow or concave area in a surface created by pressure
- The surface of the metal showed depressions from hammering.
- The carpet had depressions where the furniture once stood.
- Ice cream left a depression in the cone after melting slightly.
- The desk bore depressions from years of use.
- Repeated pressure caused small depressions in the clay.
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a region of the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas
- A depression moving in from the Atlantic is expected to bring heavy rain.
- The weather forecast warned of a deep depression forming over the region.
- That coastal depression caused several days of storms and flooding.
- As the depression approached, temperatures dropped and winds picked up.
- Meteorologists tracked the depression as it shifted northward across the country.
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a historical period, specifically the worldwide economic downturn during the 1930s
- The Depression caused mass unemployment around the globe.
- Families struggled to survive during the Depression.
- The Depression led to widespread poverty.
- Governments enacted reforms in response to the Depression.
- Stock market crashes contributed to the Depression.
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