- present participle of deplete.
depleting
Example Sentences
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Caregivers “report depleting savings, taking on debt, paying bills late, even downsizing their homes in order to afford the cost of care,” said George Kueppers, senior research manager at the NAC.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The weather pattern often brings drought, depleting the lake that feeds the canal’s system of locks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Now we don't get as much as before," she said, blaming destructive fishing methods, particularly the use of lights at sea, for the depleting stocks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
One is the new 'overtake' mode, the other is the way the 2026 engines work, almost completely depleting and recharging batteries several times a lap.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
When my car gets a flat tire, I’m overwhelmed by the realization that my bank account is rapidly depleting.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
