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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 waning
Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate, brokering legislation to phase out the tax sale industry that has bolstered local budgets while also pocketing millions in interest payments and equity from property owners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Italian automaker unveiled the all-new Luce EV on Monday — even as other luxury competitors dial back ambitious electrification plans amid waning demand in some markets around the world.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Stars can be fresher for the waning moments.
—Marcus Thompson, New York Times, 26 May 2026
As rocket launches become more common, and the goal shifts away from exploration for the good of humanity towards exploitation for the profit of billionaires, interest and excitement around spaceflight is waning.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
In a sign of waning legitimacy, Russia has now switched to a whitelisting model—shutting down almost everything with only a select group of services remaining accessible to exert greater infrastructural control.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Ticket demand for stadium-scale events is up significantly, while demand for mid-size and smaller venues is waning.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Wells points out that in addition to the natural waning of the virus, other public health measures, such as vaccination and isolation, are instrumental in stopping its spread.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Golden State held off Indiana in the waning minutes, led by a flurry of clutch buckets from Janelle Salaün and Veronica Burton to earn a 90-88 win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate, brokering legislation to phase out the tax sale industry that has bolstered local budgets while also pocketing millions in interest payments and equity from property owners.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Italian automaker unveiled the all-new Luce EV on Monday — even as other luxury competitors dial back ambitious electrification plans amid waning demand in some markets around the world.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Stars can be fresher for the waning moments.
—Marcus Thompson, New York Times, 26 May 2026
As rocket launches become more common, and the goal shifts away from exploration for the good of humanity towards exploitation for the profit of billionaires, interest and excitement around spaceflight is waning.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
In a sign of waning legitimacy, Russia has now switched to a whitelisting model—shutting down almost everything with only a select group of services remaining accessible to exert greater infrastructural control.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In the waning days before California’s primary election, the two top Republicans running for California governor delivered closing arguments in front of a friendly Central Valley audience Friday evening.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Ticket demand for stadium-scale events is up significantly, while demand for mid-size and smaller venues is waning.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waning
Adjective
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While pruning, remove any winter damage, along with dead and declining growths, to allow new shoots to reform the plant.—
Tom MacCubbin,
orlandosentinel.com,
6 Mar. 2021
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In order to reopen, counties must demonstrate declining prevalence of COVID-19, testing ability of 30 tests per 10,000 residents per week, contact tracing and isolation facilities.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 May 2020
Noun
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To help protect your investment, each piece comes with Sunbrella cushion covers that resist fading, mold, and stains thanks to their heavy-duty durability.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The scalloped edge is punctuated by double tassels carefully placed along the edge of the all-weather Sunbrella fabric that promises to repel mildew or prevent fading.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Over time, the theory goes, this will disrupt the reproduction cycle, thereby increasing competition and decreasing the overall population.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 360 shares of DOV, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to about 2% from 3%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If your plant is healthy, then the wilting should start to subside by the evening when the temperature has cooled down.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Locate the wilting or dead part of the plant.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has also proposed slashing nearly $800 million from the park system’s roughly $3-billion operating budget — potentially diminishing the ability to keep facilities clean and control crowds.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The singer-songwriter’s forthright and wistful new record, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, is an exercise in revisitation that yields expanding, not diminishing, returns.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The state graded the campus an F for three consecutive years, meaning two more failing grades could trigger an intervention.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Breezy winds return on Tuesday after subsiding somewhat on Monday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Waning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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