DRAINS (AWAY) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

drains (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of drain (away)

as in decreases

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually as the city lost population, its political influence drained away

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If the vehicle slows significantly below the required speed, the normal force between its tires and the tunnel surface decreases, increasing the risk of losing contact.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows that AI adoption in manufacturing initially decreases productivity before ultimately helping workers achieve long-term gains.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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The brutal nausea and vomiting of norovirus, for instance, subsides in one to three days; even the relentless diarrhea of cyclosporiasis can let up in a couple of days with an antibiotic.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026
That said, living in the South means there’s still a ways to go before the heat subsides, and until then, breathable summer staples will continue to define my outfits.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsides

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Screening cover diminishes, and the birds will almost always be in lowland covers that offer both security and food.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
When your nervous system becomes overwhelmed, your ability to access your best thinking, empathy, creativity and judgment diminishes.

— Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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