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as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value
the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior
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Recent Examples of ebbed
While interest in stakeholder capitalism ebbed amid an ESG backlash and other issues, moral leadership has become increasingly important in an atmosphere of growing distrust, dishonesty, and divisiveness.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 May 2026
By the end of the year, the epidemic in Chihuahua state finally ebbed.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The K-pop concert touring market has ebbed and flowed over the last handful of years.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Admittedly, Hollywood’s infatuation with the festival has ebbed and flowed over the years, but 2026 seems like a rare outlier.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Since then, killings have ebbed from the record high of 81 in 2022.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
During my second pregnancy and for more than a year after giving birth to my second child, depressive periods ebbed and flowed, growing deeper and longer each time.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Its business niche of food production never ebbed.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 May 2026
By the end of the year, the epidemic in Chihuahua state finally ebbed.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The K-pop concert touring market has ebbed and flowed over the last handful of years.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Admittedly, Hollywood’s infatuation with the festival has ebbed and flowed over the years, but 2026 seems like a rare outlier.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Since then, killings have ebbed from the record high of 81 in 2022.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
During my second pregnancy and for more than a year after giving birth to my second child, depressive periods ebbed and flowed, growing deeper and longer each time.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
Its business niche of food production never ebbed.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbed
Verb
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Since his installation, the national security of Israeli citizens has steadily deteriorated.—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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The facility had deteriorated insulation around the pipes.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 22,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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And the follow-home robberies and street takeovers that captured the public’s attention in recent years have largely subsided.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The outbreak in Congo has rapidly worsened, with cases climbing to more than 1,000 and deaths topping 200, according to the World Health Organization.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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City Dock's construction impact on businesses Wilkerson said business began dropping after parking was removed near the waterfront last year and worsened as more fencing and construction took over the area.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, fatalities have decreased for children.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Cucumbers and shallots add a welcome crunch to this refreshing summer salad of cubed watermelon, fresh mint, and crumbled feta cheese.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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On May 28, 1871, over a hundred Communards were shot dead right here as dreams of a Socialist utopia crumbled around them.—
Emily Cox,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The first season immediately put the team through their paces when a huge tornado descended upon a country music festival.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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On Sunday, hundreds of teenagers descended on a housing project on the West Side.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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