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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deplete

/dɪˈpliːt/ verb · British & US
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What does deplete mean?

verb

to reduce or use up a resource, especially a natural resource, until it is no longer available; to make something weaker or less effective.

Example

"The drought caused the crops to deplete the water table."

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