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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
After a layoff, employee trust ebbs, burnout can increase and quiet quitting can become an attractive option for many workers.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Marlins 70-79 asthe MLB season ebbs.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Wind power ebbs and surges with the weather.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Game predictions Fowler, thanks to his preternatural understanding of this franchise’s flows and ebbs, somehow stayed perfect after the Panthers’ shutout win last week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
After a layoff, employee trust ebbs, burnout can increase and quiet quitting can become an attractive option for many workers.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Marlins 70-79 asthe MLB season ebbs.
—Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Wind power ebbs and surges with the weather.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbs
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Markets with the biggest influx of new apartments tended to post the largest price declines, according to Chen.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Tesla’s core EV business has faced headwinds in 2025, including large market-cap declines and profitability pressure that have sharpened scrutiny of whether Optimus can deliver commercial returns at scale.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, strategists cited risks related to the impact of tariffs on inflation and the potential for consumer spending to slow down if the labor market deteriorates further.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, due to lack of movement, muscle tissue deteriorates, and parts of your body stop functioning permanently.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … GAVELED OUT – Democrat lunges at chairman's gavel as immigration hearing descends into chaos.—
,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The night then descends into a surrealist haze, as Norton sees a twin version of himself (outfitted in another Gucci look), guests swim in the pool in the designer brand clothing and Moore eventually makes the table explode.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At times, the house would break apart onstage, with the top half lifted in the air, only for YoungBoy to start aggressively rapping, standing supreme while the house crumbles around him.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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The film reportedly follows Streep’s Miranda as the magazine industry crumbles around her.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Ebbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebbs. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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