LANGUISHMENTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

languishments

noun

plural of languishment

as in decreases

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Noun

States with large rural populations that expanded Medicaid under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act are expected to see the largest decreases in Medicaid spending.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Using birdwatching and policy data from more than 2,300 counties across China, a new analysis found that areas with stricter policies enforcing solar energy development have seen decreases in bird diversity over the last 10 years.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

But the process has been riddled with stumbling blocks – including persistent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which threatened to derail US-Iran talks last week.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Since then, the process has stretched to require four different levels of review, each with a list of procedural requirements that pose stumbling blocks for prisoners seeking help.

— Christie Thompson, NPR, 17 June 2026

Definition of stumbling blocks

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Investigators reported a dose-dependent drop in biomarker levels on certain measures, meaning higher doses led to greater reductions, a sign the drug is having an effect.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 29 Aug. 2026
Dignity Health did not directly address questions about staffing reductions Friday.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reductions

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Cycling’s stakeholders must reflect on failings that led to Fin Tarling’s death.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Throughout the trial the defense probed what the attorneys described as failings in the thoroughness of the Arlington Police Department’s investigation of the case, particularly the lack of complete photo documentation.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of failings

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The Error-Correction Breakthrough Alters the Conversation Error has been one of the most significant impediments to quantum computation for many years.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of impediments

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While not impacting immediate fuel prices, as development will take 7-10 years, the 100-year agreement aims to offset future declines in domestic shale production.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In Asia, markets fell with South Korean equities leading declines in the region.

— Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

Ten of the violations were for the most serious infractions under Florida law, including lapses in care or supervision.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Here are the lapses in planning and execution Coburn’s reporting uncovered — and some of the consequences of those mistakes.

— ProPublica, ProPublica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of lapses

Noun

Defense has long been his weakness, and a new position could limit his shortcomings without affecting his excellence at the plate.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The club’s shortcomings were particularly evident in the Arsenal loss, as Mateo Kovačić and Nico O’Reilly were outclassed all afternoon.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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