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
Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
During the solar cycle, the number of sunspots waxes and wanes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
His Clippers days ended in 2017 when he was traded to the Houston Rockets, but his love for Los Angeles never waned.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Unlike other parts of the country where the intensity of war waxes and wanes, eastern Ukraine has known no respite from the thud of artillery, the roar of missiles, and the hum of drones.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
During the solar cycle, the number of sunspots waxes and wanes.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
The lengthy screed made plain the younger Biden’s feelings that his father was mistreated by those around him in the waning days of his candidacy and administration.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
His Clippers days ended in 2017 when he was traded to the Houston Rockets, but his love for Los Angeles never waned.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wane
Verb
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Authorities emphasized that beaches and waterfront areas should be avoided until the threat of wave activity fully subsides.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Combined with other public health efforts, this clean needle initiative caused the outbreak to subside.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Optimism is clearly at a low ebb ahead of the new campaign and a sizeable 50 per cent of respondents are not hopeful at all ahead of the new season, while 38.9 per cent are not very hopeful.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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This latest ebb in foreign funding fits into a broader pattern that Sierra Leone, and other countries, have grappled with for decades, Mara Kardas-Nelson reports.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rarely has an executive ever shown the kind of patience that Getz is displaying with the 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, who has diminished his trade value by hitting .219 with a .656 OPS since the start of ’24.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 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,
1 Aug. 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 July 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,
31 July 2025
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The folate in avocado also aids in controlling serotonin and dopamine levels, which can decrease risk of depression.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward County’s recipe for recharging restaurants through the slow summer slump, returns Aug. 1-Sept. 30 with 137 (and counting) eateries selling multi-course lunches and dinners for $35 to $75, minus tax and gratuity.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The Boston Red Sox are in position to buy at the MLB trade deadline despite a 2-4 slump against top talent coming out of the All-Star break.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The result is a treatment that has proved effective in driving blood cancers into remission, scientists say.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Six months after surgery, 12 of the 20-person cohort experienced a profound lifting of their depressive symptoms, with 7 going into full remission.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 June 2025
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“Wane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wane. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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