as in decreased
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 waned
Popular support for that cause has waned in the years since — as reflected in the results of recent regional and municipal elections in Barcelona and Catalonia.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.
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Jana Winter,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Despite claiming over $15 million dollars in earnings with only one victory in 2026 is impressive, but the dominance Scheffler displayed since 2023 has waned a bit.
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Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The influence of the polygamous sect has waned significantly over time in the towns where the sect has historically been based.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
After a long string of hit records, the band’s fortunes waned from the mid-’80s to the late ’90s.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
This trend, however, has waned in recent years.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Even as his beloved multi-camera sitcoms waned in popularity, Burrows remained active until the very end of his life.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Global attention to the crisis has since waned, but the virus remains far from contained.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.
—
Jana Winter,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Despite claiming over $15 million dollars in earnings with only one victory in 2026 is impressive, but the dominance Scheffler displayed since 2023 has waned a bit.
—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The influence of the polygamous sect has waned significantly over time in the towns where the sect has historically been based.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
After a long string of hit records, the band’s fortunes waned from the mid-’80s to the late ’90s.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
This trend, however, has waned in recent years.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Even as his beloved multi-camera sitcoms waned in popularity, Burrows remained active until the very end of his life.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Global attention to the crisis has since waned, but the virus remains far from contained.
—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waned
Verb
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Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.
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Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.
Verb
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
Verb
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
Verb
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
Verb
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The release of footage follows a months-long investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who vanished while on vacation with her husband Brian Hooker in the Bahamas in April.
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When that sunset arrived and his shares converted to ordinary votes, the guardian vanished.
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But since that moment the whole vibe ebbed away.
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But similar to Bedard, his game also ebbed and flowed across a full 82-game season, and both factors are important considerations here.
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