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
  • Despite the record, nuclear's share of the global energy supply slightly decreased as the overall energy market grew faster.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But the uptick citywide this year contrasted sharply with Raman’s district, where homelessness actually decreased by 49%.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of decreased
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  • Widespread and very strong wind and extreme fire danger have subsided.
    — Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • By Monday, the dangerous conditions had largely subsided, according to the weather service.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsided
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  • The district, which previously favored Democrats, now tilts toward Republicans, and some Memphis voters have raised concerns that their representation has been diminished.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Comparisons with 2023, when European river flows were generally around average, show just how diminished some of these key waterways are.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fell
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