WASTES (AWAY) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

wastes (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of waste (away)

as in fades

to lose bodily strength or vigor the tuberculosis resulted in her simply wasting away

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But our excitement fades as Nolan’s camera captures the men raping women, looting houses and reveling in the violence.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
Whether a circadian score becomes the next sleep score or fades as another wellness metric depends on how well the data actually changes behavior.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of fades

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That weakens the case for mediation as protection without producing a replacement, which is why Qatar will keep it rather than trade it.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness.

— Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

Definition of weakens

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Unfortunately, using too little paint will leave patchy areas and harsh lines, and using too much paint will promote drips and paint that sags.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
There is no scrapeable archive of how to grasp a wet cup, unload a box that sags in the middle, fold a towel, or help an older adult out of a chair.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of sags

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Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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