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

The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.

— Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026

Definition of tapering off

Verb

On every metric—sales, profit, assets and market value—these bellwether companies, 787 from Asia, collectively scaled to record levels, most likely reaping gains from not letting up.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Rain pummeled the ground outside the tunnel, but the storm was short-lived, gradually letting up and then stopping altogether.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of letting up

Verb

But the population of mule deer has been steadily decreasing since the 1970s, leading some scientists to theorize that the newly resurgent wolves are relying on other prey, including beavers, rabbits and livestock, the 2021 report states.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
On Sunday, there is a 15% to 30% chance of rain, with the chances decreasing throughout the day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of decreasing

Verb

Expensive eye creams have long been considered the gold standard for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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