drain (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drain (away)
Verb
  • Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
  • This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Riding the wave Still other curveballs can await a player after the draft night buzz has subsided.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.
    Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
  • Cal Fire officials declined to comment on whether either of the companies has had prior violations or enforcement actions, citing the active investigation.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Snow will finally begin to taper off by sunset Monday.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • What’s more, even if it’s approved and eventually offered, the number of buyers is likely to be a fraction of what the White House has suggested and could taper off after an initial burst of buyers.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • When Malone raises his cup and leans over, the edge of the stage falls away.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 July 2025
  • When capital matches their workflow, friction falls away, timelines shrink and more homes reach the market—faster.
    Ryan Stroker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Musk’s net worth fell by as much as $15 billion in the days following the announcement of his political party.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
  • Partner that with another warning sign: A declining ratio of U.S. exports to imports while the U.S. deficit increases into record territory – like trade falling two months in a row, atypical since the former tends to remain steady even as the deficit increases.
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Drain (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drain%20%28away%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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