depreciate
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Electric vehicles depreciate in value faster than traditional cars, meaning buyers can get a good deal on a used EV that hasn’t been on the road for long.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The yen could depreciate further if the rise in oil prices forces global central banks like the Fed and the European Central Bank to shift toward additional tightening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The DXY dollar index was lower, and BofA said the currency looked set to depreciate against this year as lower U.S. rates make it cheaper to take protection against the risk of the currency weakening.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Other experts say that mobile and manufactured homes depreciate over time, especially if they are located on rented land.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
To raise the value of; to increase the market price of; Ð opposed to depreciate.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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