- present tense form of depress (3rd person singular).
depresses
Example Sentences
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Extreme heat depresses economic activity by restricting work and disrupting transport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the macro economy, uncertainty depresses economic activity, increases stock market volatility and reduces returns.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026
“It is the duration of a shock, not its magnitude, that structurally depresses valuations,” he says.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Jonny's prediction: It depresses me how good Sunderland are this season.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
“Naw,” he said, “that’s a loser’s song. Nothing depresses me more than a loser’s song. Let’s sing something else.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
