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as in declinations
a change to a lower state or level
a declension in her acting career from leading roles to cameos eventually
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as in dips
a downward slope
from this region to the seacoast there's a gentle declension of the landscape
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They were marketed as delicious vegan dips since the base is made primarily with raw almonds, but the vegan part was significantly less important to me than the fact that the flavors were so addictive.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Then, round out your dips with a spicy condiment, such as spicy mayo or hot honey.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Without that root lift, hair that’s simply flipped under falls a little…flat.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.—
Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Grave of the Fireflies is about the horrors and degradations of war.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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It's claimed to still handle short downhills well and provide a good glide on flat surfaces.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s because, unlike their salaried counterparts, boomers’ asset returns aren’t tied to inflation and are therefore more susceptible to declines in the real value of their disposable income.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Singapore Airlines fell more than 6%, pacing sector declines.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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The female athlete starts first, making two ascents, two descents and one section on foot.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The relay course is slightly bigger and involves two accents and two descents per lap.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Declensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declensions. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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