- present tense form of deplete (3rd person singular).
depletes
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"If suddenly people go out and they start consuming that diesel, that depletes their available supply as well," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The caregiving burden this puts on younger generations results in a quiet shadow job, experts say — one that gets absorbed into their lives and depletes them physically, mentally and financially.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Defense contractors like RTX have come into focus as the conflict in Iran depletes the U.S.’s missile stockpile, and as hostilities raise defense budgets around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
But as “The Perfect Neighbor” crusades toward its inevitable end, the film’s empathy depletes.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
“Jonas can see beyond, Gabe. He can see to another place. But he has to work very hard at it. It depletes him.”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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