as in to subside
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
in the course of the evening the storm steadily waned
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Recent Examples of wane
Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2022
At different life stages, the importance of work relationships waxes and wanes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The funding boost came after Senate Bill 714, which would have restored service on the line to pre-pandemic levels, failed to come up for a vote in either chamber during the waning days of the General Assembly’s 2025 session.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Verb
The Cold War was a lengthy undertaking that saw tensions wax and wane.
—Sue Mi Terry, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2022
At different life stages, the importance of work relationships waxes and wanes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Mendes’ influence at Molineux had appeared to be waning in recent years, but seems on the increase again this summer thanks to the presence of one of his clients, Pereira, as head coach and a reorganisation of Wolves’ football operations.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The funding boost came after Senate Bill 714, which would have restored service on the line to pre-pandemic levels, failed to come up for a vote in either chamber during the waning days of the General Assembly’s 2025 session.
—Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wane
Verb
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The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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But at the team’s lowest ebb, Gvardiol often looked the most dangerous attacking player, the one with genuine power and forward momentum from deeper positions to break through defensive lines.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Europe’s unity – on display remarkably today in Kyiv, and backed by over a dozen other countries from New Zealand to Canada – can only worsen from its current peak, especially if American support for Ukraine ebbs.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The restaurant industry has experienced a slump in the aftermath of ICE’s arrival in Los Angeles, with fewer customers dining in and more staff calling out.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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The housing market has largely been frozen since mortgage rates shot up a few years ago, but recent indicators have pointed to the possibility of an extended slump in prices.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
Verb
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The only true pathway to relief is a presidential pardon or remission of fines fees and restitution.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Improves Metabolic Syndrome Research shows that consuming a combination of black pepper and turmeric may contribute to the remission of metabolic syndrome.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Wane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wane. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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