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as in decreasing
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
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In the waning seconds of the Class 5A championship in 2019 against current UCLA star Lauren Betts and favored Grandview, Van Gytenbeek drove the lane through traffic and hit an underhand, running floater with four seconds left in a 51-49 win.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The Dolphins’ sole touchdown came in the second quarter off of a two-yard pitch-and-catch from Quinn Ewers, who completed 70% of his passes for 137 yards before injuring his knee in the game’s waning moments, to Malik Washington.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
While the tides were waning, lingering thunderstorms on Sunday could cause additional problems throughout low-lying areas, forecasters said.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Stockton completed a 16-yard pass to Branch on fourth-and-9 near midfield in the waning minutes, setting up the tying field goal.
—Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
There will be a close to a waning crescent moon for a few mornings.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Tesla struggled last year amid increasing competition, waning federal support for electric vehicle adoption and brand damage triggered by Musk’s stint in the White House.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
For now, however, revelers are set to gather to watch an item – ranging from a crystal ball to a shrimp – drop and fireworks light the night sky in the waning moments of 2025.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
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Thick, Overly Dramatic Veining Bold veining still has a place in kitchen design, but Borcherding notes that thick, high-contrast white quartz slabs are being discontinued due to waning interest.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for waning
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
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For heirlooms or items that hold special significance, consider preserving them with proper storage techniques that will avoid color fading and fabric damage.—
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Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.—
Verb
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For women, this meant decreasing intake to about 400 to 600 calories three days per week, while men reduced calories to around 500 to 700.—
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An expensive habit with a decreasing ROI.—
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
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Avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight, as sudden exposure can cause stress and lead to wilting or sunburn.—
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Handmade metal sculptures reproduced the park’s plants in all their wilting, late-summer glory.—
Verb
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.—
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
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Beyond the curse of high expectations, other headwinds that weighed on Eaton's shares appear to be subsiding, including capacity expansion.—
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Hurricane conditions are occurring within the warning area in Cuba but expected to begin subsiding this afternoon.—
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In that period, with the Covid pandemic ebbing, thousands were detained and sent home.—
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“Waning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waning. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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