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dying (down)

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verb

present participle of die (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying (down)
Verb
  • Storms may organize along frontal boundaries, continuing into the evening before tapering off.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The security line situation could be tapering off.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump had promised a quick operation but the war shows no signs of letting up and peace talks show no outward signs of progress.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After the intermission, the Wolverines showed no signs of letting up.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
  • Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.
    Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
    Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, the need for RTGs was laid bare by Curiosity and Perseverance's predecessors, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which were purely solar powered but suffered from diminishing power as Martian dust covered their solar arrays.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Its owner is a charismatic cowboy over 6 feet tall with slightly drooping jowls and bright blue eyes, a community fixture and something of a local legend.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Paramylodon harlani was not like today’s cutesy tree sloths, drooping in the jungle canopy.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Dying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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