as in to subside
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
in the course of the evening the storm steadily waned
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Recent Examples of wane
Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
Although immunity wanes, COVID-19 vaccines do, at least temporarily, provide some protection against transmission.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2022
At different life stages, the importance of work relationships waxes and wanes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Later, August will bring the Perseid meteor shower, though a bright waning gibbous moon might overshadow the show.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
Although immunity wanes, COVID-19 vaccines do, at least temporarily, provide some protection against transmission.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Noun
The Cold War was a lengthy undertaking that saw tensions wax and wane.
—Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2022
At different life stages, the importance of work relationships waxes and wanes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wane
Verb
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The rain had stopped and much of the floodwater was subsiding.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Yet, the excitement quickly subsided—shares fell 1.18% in after-hours trading to $178.84 following a mixed Q1 earnings report that exceeded EPS expectations but fell short on sales forecasts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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At the time of writing, United are 16th, their lowest ebb since they were last relegated in 1974.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Schools are hesitant to grow too fast for fear they’ll be forced to retrench once today’s crisis ebbs.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The perception that Iran’s military strength is significantly diminished will raise questions about the stability of its political system.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the nation’s leading tourist destinations, including Orlando, Miami and Los Angeles, are bracing for how the decline will impact businesses that rely on spending from international travelers.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Russell Reynolds' Global CEO Turnover Index reports that the average CEO tenure dropped from 8.1 years in Q1 2024 to 6.8 years in Q1 2025, marking the sharpest decline in recent years.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Several people are still unaccounted for, but the number of missing people has slowly decreased, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025.—
Luke Broadwater Eric Schmitt Glenn Thrush Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The decline coincided with a sales slump at Tesla and came amid worldwide protests against Musk over his role in Trump's administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Wolfe's consistent buyback basket screens for companies that have such a track record of stock repurchases that their share counts have fallen for at least 10 straight years.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Taking creatine may also make therapy or antidepressants more effective; in one study, women taking an antidepressant plus creatine had twice the remission rate than those taking the medication with a placebo.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Throughout remission, relapses and undergoing experimental treatments, Peters continued touring and performing.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Wane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wane. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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