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as in to depress
to make sad
this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
a film about a man who is haunted and oppressed by the secrets of his past
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Recent Examples of oppress
Cell 16 credited the Black Liberation movement as an inspiration for their group while acknowledging that women were oppressed even within that movement.
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Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
In today's therapy culture, people are cast as either oppressed or oppressors, as if those are the only options.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
However, with a market oppressed by regulations and federal tax burdens, the industry outcomes have been mixed.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
First, students are primed through exposure to narratives that depict a binary world of oppressors and oppressed.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
In today's therapy culture, people are cast as either oppressed or oppressors, as if those are the only options.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
However, with a market oppressed by regulations and federal tax burdens, the industry outcomes have been mixed.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
First, students are primed through exposure to narratives that depict a binary world of oppressors and oppressed.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppress
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The two countries have yet to finalize a deal on steel imports — while broader U.S. steel tariff policy is keeping prices elevated stateside and depressed elsewhere.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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In fact, one of the depressing things about revisiting Liebling’s series is how little has changed, despite the city being a more vibrant place full of Chicago flag tattoos and T-shirts.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Still, on a partly sunny Saturday under a flood watch, dozens of volunteers overwhelmed a site near the Round Mountain Baptist Church outside of Leander, forcing traffic to a standstill as emergency personnel actively searched for missing people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Inside, a black and grey cat thrashes around, overwhelmed.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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As home values increase and affordability becomes less available, more families are burdened by the cost of housing.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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This operational complexity can burden IT teams while marketing waits for bespoke integrations to be re-engineered at each change request.—
Rafael Flores,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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She’s devastated by how badly water and air pollution have affected businesses, tourism and overall quality of life.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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John Tufts The Grand Canyon North Rim, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, has been devastated by the Dragon Bravo wildfire.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Jon Burge extracted a false confession from Wilson by beating him and torturing him with electrical shocks, according to Wilson’s lawsuit.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Some were arrested, some allegedly tortured, others beaten up, even killed, according to Azeri media.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There can be ways to overcome the objections of the people who are concerned that new technology will make their jobs obsolete.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Blue Jays great, Jim Clancy.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The school district told The Enquirer they are deeply saddened by the news and are working to ensure supports are in place for the district's students, staff, and Jaymir's family.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Elena Rybakina, the 2022 champion who has troubled her in the past is a potential fourth-round matchup.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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According to The Everything Store, the former couple's relationship was troubled from the start.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Oppress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppress. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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