drained (away)

verb

past tense of drain (away)
as in decreased
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually as the city lost population, its political influence drained away

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  1. decreased
  2. subsided
  3. diminished
  4. fell
Verb
  • Researchers could not attribute increased or decreased beach erosion to higher global average temperatures.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • So while the air won’t be clear Sunday, the greatest risk appears to have passed and the threat of rain or lightning interrupting the game also has decreased, with the forecast calling for temperatures in the mid-80s and 55% humidity at kickoff.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of decreased
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  • Instantly after hearing that his uncertainty around the company subsided.
    — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • After Covid subsided, Congress tried to fill this NSC gap by legislating a new White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response but provided no funding to staff it.
    — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026
Definition of subsided
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  • In a crucial series, the Phillies not only secured a win but also potentially diminished the trade value of two key Mets pitchers, Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • But his chances of regular starts next season have diminished, with Joao Pedro first choice up front and Rogers earmarked to play in an attacking role on the left.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of diminished
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  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell
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“Drained (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drained%20%28away%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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