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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
Those disorders continue to overwhelm providers years after other pandemic-era mental health crises have ebbed.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, those earnings gains mean the broad market’s valuation has ebbed since October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally, mercifully, the Bill Belichick/Brady era ebbed and ended.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Attendance naturally ebbed again as the Chiefs had one winning season between 2006 and 2012, leading to the hiring of Reid and a new vibrancy about ever since.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Fears of violent conflicts—continuing and erupting—across the globe haven’t ebbed as the year begins.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
But a tide of enthusiasm ebbed away, leaving the shells of empty properties behind.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
In the years since its release, the original Back to the Future has barely ebbed in popularity.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, those earnings gains mean the broad market’s valuation has ebbed since October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally, mercifully, the Bill Belichick/Brady era ebbed and ended.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Attendance naturally ebbed again as the Chiefs had one winning season between 2006 and 2012, leading to the hiring of Reid and a new vibrancy about ever since.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Fears of violent conflicts—continuing and erupting—across the globe haven’t ebbed as the year begins.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
But a tide of enthusiasm ebbed away, leaving the shells of empty properties behind.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
In the years since its release, the original Back to the Future has barely ebbed in popularity.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbed
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Prosecutors argue that Colin Gray was aware that his son's mental health had deteriorated in the weeks before the shooting, but still gave the teen the assault-style weapon as a Christmas gift and purchased a laser sight, tactical vest, and ammunition for him.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the brands’ sales have deteriorated further since the split was announced, making a spinoff less appealing to investors.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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For now, however, the discontent from TikTok’s American users that marred its first few weeks under new ownership seems to have largely subsided.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those engineering decisions worsened Katrina’s destruction.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kaley said her use of the platforms worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Our infrastructure has failed to meet the demands of rapid expansion, as evidenced by the 12-year neglect of Eastland, which resulted in job losses and decreased tax revenue.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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With regard to housing, incentives can be made available, lot sizes decreased, and alternative approaches are plentiful.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software stocks have crumbled already this year, as investors worried the latest AI models will hurt a sector reliant on high fees for its business.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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After Malinin botched his final free in the singles competition, Cowan kept his distance as the skater crumbled into a grimace of abject disappointment.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The mood around EVs can be attributed to many factors, such as the loss of federal tax credits in 2025; the end of emissions waivers and revenues from carbon credits; and diminished aftermarket values as consumers fear battery degradation and anticipate quickly evolving technologies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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Crews descended the hillside and found a person inside the vehicle, who was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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On his way, two more drones descended and exploded.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cortina Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi received death threats after centuries-old trees were felled to make way for a $131 million bobsledding track.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Agnes and I were felled by the kind of hunger that overtakes only those who have exerted themselves in cold weather.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Ebbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebbed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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