- 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
If the conflict drags on and depletes critical materials stockpiles, the industry could face significant cost pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
“Modern hyper-convenience is a kind of deal with the devil. It is seductive because it appeals to our instincts, but it surreptitiously depletes us,” Curmi states.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2026
“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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