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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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Back on Sørensen’s boat, beneath a waning spring sun, the longtime Kalundborg resident thinks Novo’s dominance has made at least one aspect of daily life more difficult.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
With less than four weeks to election day — and voting already underway — time is waning for another dramatic shake-up like the one that took place between Swalwell’s implosion in April and Becerra’s surge in May.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Activity at SpaceX’s oldest launch site, Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral, is also waning.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
That's because the waning gibbous moon will appear in the sky at the same time, most likely outshining many of the fainter shooting stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Although surging investment in AI is boosting computer costs in the near term, analysts expect that waning consumer demand for hardware is likely to eventually bring prices into line as sellers compete for market share.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The waning gibbous moon will be bright around the peak, so conditions will be tough for anything but the brightest meteors and occasional fireballs.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Ever since the disastrous attempt to defend their crown the following season (the Blues were 16th in December when he was sacked), there has been an almost direct correlation between Mourinho’s star waning and his desperation to stay relevant increasing.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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
The Knicks listed Anunoby, who sustained a right hamstring strain in the waning minutes of their Game 2 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday, as questionable for Game 3 before head coach Mike Brown ruled him out ahead of tipoff on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Back on Sørensen’s boat, beneath a waning spring sun, the longtime Kalundborg resident thinks Novo’s dominance has made at least one aspect of daily life more difficult.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
With less than four weeks to election day — and voting already underway — time is waning for another dramatic shake-up like the one that took place between Swalwell’s implosion in April and Becerra’s surge in May.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Activity at SpaceX’s oldest launch site, Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral, is also waning.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
That's because the waning gibbous moon will appear in the sky at the same time, most likely outshining many of the fainter shooting stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 May 2026
Although surging investment in AI is boosting computer costs in the near term, analysts expect that waning consumer demand for hardware is likely to eventually bring prices into line as sellers compete for market share.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The waning gibbous moon will be bright around the peak, so conditions will be tough for anything but the brightest meteors and occasional fireballs.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Ever since the disastrous attempt to defend their crown the following season (the Blues were 16th in December when he was sacked), there has been an almost direct correlation between Mourinho’s star waning and his desperation to stay relevant increasing.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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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Best sun-protective shampoo This OGX formula has a UVA/UVB filter blend that slows premature fading, especially with prolonged exposure to the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Plus, there’s a powder coating that prevents rust and fading.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As recently reported through KPBS, this progress has led to rents decreasing by about 5%.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Several years ago, MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred enacted changes meant to speed up the game through better pace of play, keeping the same amount of action in baseball while decreasing the time each game took to finish.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 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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Plant Diseases Soilborne fungal diseases can attack roots, causing sudden, permanent wilting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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April in Central Florida is commonly one of the drier months of the year before summer rains, showing itself instead with brown lawns, wilting bushes, burning forests and smoky skies.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Wolves have not solved Wembanyama, who is significantly diminishing their inside presence.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 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 13 May. 2026.
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