Deplete

usgb/dɪˈpliːt/
verb

To use up all or a large part of something.

The long drought has depleted the city's water supply.
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Often appears as...

  • deplete resources
  • deplete stocks
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Resource Context

Use 'deplete' when discussing usage of natural resources or supplies over time.

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Overfishing can deplete fish populations in the ocean.
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Not Instant

'Deplete' suggests a gradual process, not an immediate disappearance of something.

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Frequent withdrawals will gradually deplete your savings.
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Economic Terms

Often used in economic and financial contexts to discuss diminishing assets or funds.

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The expensive lawsuit could deplete the company's capital.
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