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noun

Definition of ebbingnext
as in deterioration
a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body seniors who stay active can keep at bay some of the inevitable ebbing of the memory that comes with advanced years

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ebbing

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adjective

as in waning

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ebbing

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verb

present participle of ebb
1
as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed

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2
as in subsiding
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbing
  1. deterioration
  2. deteriorating
  3. crumbling
  4. decay
  5. worsening
  6. diminishing
  7. descending
  8. falling
Noun
  • Algorithms are used to predict patients' risk of death or deterioration, to suggest diagnoses or triage patients, to record and summarize visits to save doctors work, and to approve insurance claims.
    Darius Tahir | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The measures, which include banning the maintenance of the aircraft and the supply of new planes, are likely to continue the deterioration of Russia's aviation industry.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of deterioration
Verb
  • Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
Verb
  • This stylish planter keeps plants well-watered and is virtually indestructible, designed to resist cracking and crumbling even in freezing temperatures.
    Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In the meantime, families can only guess how long their crumbling foundations will support their walls.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbling
Noun
  • These economies are much more vulnerable to existential economic and environmental shocks and downward spirals of community decay than urban economies, which have built up more diversified tradable income sources over time.
    Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Summary Dental fillings help maintain the structure and function of natural teeth damaged by tooth decay.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of decay
Verb
  • Highly flammable tamarisk shrubs have taken root in thick stands near streams in the western US, and eucalyptus — one of the primary invasive trees blamed for worsening Chile’s recent wildfires as well as fires in Portugal — increases wildfire risk in California.
    Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The stagnation of major economies is worsening the situation.
    Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of worsening
Verb
  • However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The impact of diminishing water resources will not only impact drinking water but also sanitation and hygiene, hydroelectricity, crop growth and food supply.
    Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 highest-grossing films in descending at the worldwide box office in 2024.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • From this point on, his journey becomes dreamlike, soon descending into a waking nightmare.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of descending
Verb
  • The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Sacramento Kings have made a major organizational move after their fourth straight loss falling them to a 13-18 record.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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