as in declines
a change to a lower state or level
a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country
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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed
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as in subsides
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior
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Recent Examples of ebbs
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The ebbs and flows will send you through it.
—Essence, 11 May 2026
This area of the market has enjoyed a decades-long boost from growth in e-commerce, but the economic ebbs and flows of the past few years have made IP an increasingly volatile stock to own.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Whether at home or on the road, Ayton and Smart sit side by side in the locker room – figuring out the ebbs and flows of the season through constant conversation, Smart said.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But the lack of discussion around the ebbs and flows of any long-term career made things feel especially painful.
—Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Becoming secure Having a secure attachment style looks like being comfortable with closeness and the ebbs and flows of relationships without feeling threatened or deeply wounded.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
This group of players had not played in a cup final together, but have now experienced the ebbs of flows of one.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Typically, that ebbs over the course of the season, as players play together more often.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
For all the ebbs and flows of her career, Larsson has remained uncompromising in her integrity.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The ebbs and flows will send you through it.
—Essence, 11 May 2026
This area of the market has enjoyed a decades-long boost from growth in e-commerce, but the economic ebbs and flows of the past few years have made IP an increasingly volatile stock to own.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Chem Chem Lodge in Burunge Wildlife Management Area, meanwhile, is trying to root its guests in the here and now, letting activities there coincide easily with nature’s ebbs and flows.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Whether at home or on the road, Ayton and Smart sit side by side in the locker room – figuring out the ebbs and flows of the season through constant conversation, Smart said.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But the lack of discussion around the ebbs and flows of any long-term career made things feel especially painful.
—Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Becoming secure Having a secure attachment style looks like being comfortable with closeness and the ebbs and flows of relationships without feeling threatened or deeply wounded.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
This group of players had not played in a cup final together, but have now experienced the ebbs of flows of one.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Student housing provides an obvious entry point, but occupancy ebbs and flows based on the academic calendar.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Typically, that ebbs over the course of the season, as players play together more often.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbs
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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This year might not be any different, with the pros looking for single-digit declines in both revenues and profits.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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That is why a hedge here makes sense while markets sit near highs, VIX remains compressed near the high teens, and investors are still leaning heavily into a handful of leadership names as the macro backdrop deteriorates.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Hospitals use the same billing codes for the ER visit, whether a patient’s condition deteriorates or not.—
Andrew Jones,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coppola’s Vietnam epic alongside Schlöndorff’s surreal story about a child who refuses to grow up as Europe descends into madness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In the film, biotechnology professor Se-jeong, played by Jun, attends an industry conference that descends into chaos after a rapidly mutating virus is released.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That is the moment that everything crumbles for Rachel.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Ebbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebbs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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