as in decreased
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 waned
Global attention to the crisis has since waned, but the virus remains far from contained.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
As the match waned, Congo just appeared more effective in all aspects.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Has the allure of the Porsche Taycan waned?
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Investor interest in cryptocurrencies has waned.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The Catholic Church was a pillar of Franco’s dictatorship, and at least until the 1960s, the church enjoyed broad control and influence over Spanish society that waned after democracy took root.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Lucic, traded by the B’s to Los Angeles at the 2015 draft, enjoyed a couple of productive post-Boston seasons, totaling 20-35-55 in his only season in LA and then registering 23-27-50 the next season with the Edmonton Oilers before his productivity waned.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
When the Spurs eliminated the Thunder, his interest waned.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
As the match waned, Congo just appeared more effective in all aspects.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Has the allure of the Porsche Taycan waned?
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Investor interest in cryptocurrencies has waned.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The Catholic Church was a pillar of Franco’s dictatorship, and at least until the 1960s, the church enjoyed broad control and influence over Spanish society that waned after democracy took root.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Lucic, traded by the B’s to Los Angeles at the 2015 draft, enjoyed a couple of productive post-Boston seasons, totaling 20-35-55 in his only season in LA and then registering 23-27-50 the next season with the Edmonton Oilers before his productivity waned.
—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
When the Spurs eliminated the Thunder, his interest waned.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waned
Verb
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In March, a nurse assessed Parias for complaints of increasing pain, and the nurse noted decreased mobility, prompting the nurse to submit a referral for an orthopedic evaluation, as well as additional medications.
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This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Verb
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But Kesselring’s role was further diminished when Buffalo acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline in March.
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Since then, our evenings have been brighter and our melatonin diminished.
Verb
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.
Verb
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Etan vanished near his New York City home more than four decades ago.
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Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Ortiz vanished on May 20 after reportedly leaving their home near Mexico City to buy a chair lift for Mawani's ailing mother.
Verb
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That said, the bank does not anticipate an immediate comeback, as confidence in the asset among investors has ebbed.
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Who cares about a list of around 20 other schools on Milwaukee’s north side where student achievement is low, enrollment has fallen, and resources and vitality have ebbed over the last quarter century?
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“Waned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waned. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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