- present participle of deplete.
depleting
Example Sentences
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"We are depleting these every day, despite the fact that we could face other potential conflicts around the world," the Democrat added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
There has been a flurry of dealmaking in the gold sector as miners seek to attract investor attention and replace depleting reserves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 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
Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Because of the peculiar status of the Fox Brothers baggage stock—whose numbers have been depleting all afternoon—I’ve seen for myself that they were fed and watered.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
