as in declines
a change to a lower state or level
a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country
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as in deteriorates
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 subsides
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 ebbs
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Throughout its history the company has gone through the ebbs and flows of the jewelry sector, impacted to various extents by wars, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical disruption.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Armas pointed to the ebbs and flows of development throughout the year.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Durglo is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of federal dollars and has always pieced together funding from multiple sources, including state government, nonprofits, and federal agencies, to carry out climate work.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Zayn is the perfect example of anyone dealing with the ebbs and flows of a business.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
For all the ebbs and flows of her career, Larsson has remained uncompromising in her integrity.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The ebbs and flows will send you through it.
—Essence, 11 May 2026
This area of the market has enjoyed a decades-long boost from growth in e-commerce, but the economic ebbs and flows of the past few years have made IP an increasingly volatile stock to own.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Typically, that ebbs over the course of the season, as players play together more often.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Construction ebbs and flows with cyclical interest rates.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Throughout its history the company has gone through the ebbs and flows of the jewelry sector, impacted to various extents by wars, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical disruption.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Armas pointed to the ebbs and flows of development throughout the year.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Durglo is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of federal dollars and has always pieced together funding from multiple sources, including state government, nonprofits, and federal agencies, to carry out climate work.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Zayn is the perfect example of anyone dealing with the ebbs and flows of a business.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
For all the ebbs and flows of her career, Larsson has remained uncompromising in her integrity.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The ebbs and flows will send you through it.
—Essence, 11 May 2026
This area of the market has enjoyed a decades-long boost from growth in e-commerce, but the economic ebbs and flows of the past few years have made IP an increasingly volatile stock to own.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
Student housing provides an obvious entry point, but occupancy ebbs and flows based on the academic calendar.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Typically, that ebbs over the course of the season, as players play together more often.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbs
Noun
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Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Housewares, clothing, footwear and sports equipment had the biggest declines, anywhere from 5% to 7%.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Meetings grow tense, and communication deteriorates.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s less maintenance and less investment in them, so the individual property deteriorates.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The psychological horror film starring Chiwetel Ejiofor is about a furniture store owner who descends into his own heart of darkness in his shop.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But their friendship comes to a sudden end in episode 5 when law enforcement descends on the farm.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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That is the moment that everything crumbles for Rachel.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Loyalty, betrayal, illness and war all bear down on the group as the old order crumbles around them.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Ebbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebbs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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