as in subsides
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 wanes
Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
But as the summer wanes on and the grass gets thicker, a bobber stopper might be necessary to get your bait through the holes in the grass and to the bottom where the bass lie in wait.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Generally, getting vaccinated annually is sufficient, even though the vaccine’s effectiveness wanes after several months.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts acknowledge that vaccine protection still wanes over time, dropping to roughly 18% at roughly four months.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The move comes as the video platform wanes in popularity among users, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported OpenAI's decision to pull the plug.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As federal support wanes, state policies, like Colorado’s, could be crucial for providing the stability children need to grow, learn and thrive.
—Jenn Finders, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite running a mere 94 minutes, the film’s multiple threads are presented in a manner so outstretched their totality becomes dulled, as the inherent allure of the saga at large gradually wanes in energy.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
If immunity wanes over time — which appears to occur with mumps to some extent — individuals vaccinated in early childhood may have reduced protection as young adults.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
But when the heat wanes, a world dies, geologically speaking.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
But as the summer wanes on and the grass gets thicker, a bobber stopper might be necessary to get your bait through the holes in the grass and to the bottom where the bass lie in wait.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Generally, getting vaccinated annually is sufficient, even though the vaccine’s effectiveness wanes after several months.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts acknowledge that vaccine protection still wanes over time, dropping to roughly 18% at roughly four months.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The move comes as the video platform wanes in popularity among users, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported OpenAI's decision to pull the plug.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As federal support wanes, state policies, like Colorado’s, could be crucial for providing the stability children need to grow, learn and thrive.
—Jenn Finders, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite running a mere 94 minutes, the film’s multiple threads are presented in a manner so outstretched their totality becomes dulled, as the inherent allure of the saga at large gradually wanes in energy.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
If immunity wanes over time — which appears to occur with mumps to some extent — individuals vaccinated in early childhood may have reduced protection as young adults.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanes
Verb
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Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Skeptics will wonder about the timing of the new release, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced as public attention in politics ebbs and the holiday season hits its peak.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Water is one of the best inclusions to have in a hardscape plan for its soothing sound that also improves the air quality by releasing negative ions in the air that decreases pollutants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to By the Sea’s website, the company owns seven Panama City Beach beachfront hotels, two group retreats and two beachfront restaurants.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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This part of the Indian Himalayas is especially important for pilgrims seeking spiritual retreats, most famously at the Kainchi Dham ashram, where Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg spent time.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Northeast and the Midwest have the highest density of college campuses but will also see some of the biggest declines in the number of high-school graduates by the 2040s.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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However, the brand has seen month-on-month declines in sales since September 2025, pointing to weakening momentum in its core NEV lineup.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Get it before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The unwanted genetic material vanishes without a trace, which is what kept tripping scientists up for decades.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By simultaneously hitting three or more targets, these agents promise not only deeper responses but potentially longer remissions in some of the hardest-to-treat cancers.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Wanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanes. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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