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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 waning
Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Little to no moonlight can also help visibility, and Saturday night’s waning crescent will bring just that with the moon only being 3% illuminated.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Johnson explains that having footage directly from the subject curbs the need to shoot dramatic reenactments, a waning trope of the true crime genre that has been actually used in retellings of the Shirilla case.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Declining consumer confidence Snaith sees consumer confidence waning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The bloated government budgets and waning federal revenues of the past decade are driving up costs across the board.
—Martha Gimbel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Knicks fans were treated to an epic comeback by the home team, who somehow overcame a 27-point halftime deficit — the largest in NBA Finals history — and a 29-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Spurs in the waning seconds of the game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The 7-4 Wembanyama had a hand in Jalen Brunson’s face as the Knicks star missed a deep 3-pointer in the waning seconds of Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Wells points out that in addition to the natural waning of the virus, other public health measures, such as vaccination and isolation, are instrumental in stopping its spread.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
After decades of waning popularity, the Windy City Rollers revived the sport locally in the early 2000s.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Little to no moonlight can also help visibility, and Saturday night’s waning crescent will bring just that with the moon only being 3% illuminated.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Johnson explains that having footage directly from the subject curbs the need to shoot dramatic reenactments, a waning trope of the true crime genre that has been actually used in retellings of the Shirilla case.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Declining consumer confidence Snaith sees consumer confidence waning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The bloated government budgets and waning federal revenues of the past decade are driving up costs across the board.
—Martha Gimbel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
Knicks fans were treated to an epic comeback by the home team, who somehow overcame a 27-point halftime deficit — the largest in NBA Finals history — and a 29-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Spurs in the waning seconds of the game.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The 7-4 Wembanyama had a hand in Jalen Brunson’s face as the Knicks star missed a deep 3-pointer in the waning seconds of Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waning
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Schmitt came to prominence in the failing German Weimar Republic of the 1920s and then to notoriety after supporting and assisting the rising Nazi dictatorship.—
BENN STEIL,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dish soap strips away the protective wax and can actually dull or damage the paint over time, leaving it more vulnerable to scratches and fading.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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Each cushion is made from Olefin fabric, which helps prevent color fading in the sun.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Nov. 2025
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Steiger's presentation also highlighted how the district has taken measures to reduce spending, like cutting off purchasing cards and decreasing non-school spending.—
Austin Horn
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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With decreasing revenue from the gas tax and increasing costs, Behrens said that over the next decade, the state will face a $216 billion shortfall.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Osa Odighizuwa won’t ever be confused for Garrett, but the 49ers are convinced their feeble pass rush will improve thanks to Odighizuwa’s interior work.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Reports showing inflation and unemployment declining have subsequently been released, and a nominee for the Federal Reserve chairman role has since been announced.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once the scene resurfaced online some ten years later, internet users leveraged the phrase as a way to distinguish those who were musically superior (who had the range) and those who were not, diminishing them regardless of their popularity.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Trooping the Colour is one of the most important events in the royal calendar with the King and Queen at its center, flanked by the Wales family and supported by an ever-diminishing group of senior working royals.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As an artist who spent much of her life designing jewelry, Joy would have understood the sentiment behind transforming something precious into a lasting piece of art.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Tomato plants that are overcrowded may have slow or stunted growth, decreased fruit production, signs of disease, and yellowing or wilting leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Signs of heat stress include prematurely dropped fruit, wilting, drooping branches, and scorched leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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“Waning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waning. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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