DYING (DOWN) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of dying (down)

as in letting up

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dying (down)

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verb

present participle of die (down)

as in tapering off

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Adjective

Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.

— Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of waning

Verb

After already scoring the best domestic weekend in box-office history, Spider-Man is not letting up.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Shifts in geopolitics, mercurial trade policies and evolving compliance requirements have been reshaping global sourcing, and the changes show no signs of letting up.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of letting up

Verb

The researchers’ models suggest that areas near the escarpment could have lost as much as 8 kilometers of rock, with erosion decreasing farther away from the ancient cliff.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
How Perimenopause Affects Bones and Muscle Perimenopause typically begins in a woman’s late 40s or early 50s and lasts about seven years, marked by decreasing estrogen, according to PennState Health.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreasing

Verb

In the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, France's initial mediating role gave way to a pro-Armenia stance, alienating Baku and diminishing its leverage with Yerevan, which now increasingly favors the US.

— Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
During Anahulu Ho Emi, the third and final phase, the focus is diminishing, surrendering and reflecting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminishing

Verb

Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Prevent drooping by watering deeply in the morning, improving drainage, and pruning to maintain airflow and plant health.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of drooping

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