as in decreasing
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
viewers' interest in the reality show eventually palled
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Adjective
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How old is Taylor Swift? Kelce was born Oct. 5, 1989 (that year sound familiar?), making the 35-year-old a Libra.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025 -
The fast-growing turbine business accounts for two-thirds of his net worth of $2 billion, with the rest mostly from a stake in the legacy company Triveni Engineering & Industries, which Sawhney’s older brother, Tarun, 51, runs as vice chairman and managing director.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based in Kota, in India’s arid Rajasthan state, Eeki builds aeroponic and hydroponic growing chambers, where humidity and temperatures are carefully controlled to enable the year-round farming of vegetables, such as cucumbers and tomatoes.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Their trademark triangular signs are ubiquitous in arid regions of the United States, like the Great Basin.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As ever, the idea of splitting these show releases in half remains tiresome.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The repeat narrative is becoming tiresome and concerning for supporters.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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That was after falling less than 13,000 fans short of 3 million in 2022.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sharon Stone is giving her take on the Basic Instinct reboot in the works and sounds weary about it.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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What weary American, accustomed to a life of big-box stores and gig work, wouldn’t be charmed by the opportunity to while away the hours at a table at an outdoor café instead of one in an all-night diner?—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superman’s meh international returns can also be understood as reflective of the worldwide audience tiring of Hollywood’s cultural diktats.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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With both sets of players tiring, the best chance of the 30-minute period would fall to substitute Salma Paralluelo, who could not divert Batlle’s cross towards goal from four yards out.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Reformists argue renewed dialogue is essential for easing sanctions and stabilizing the economy.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy similarly indicated the outbreak is easing, a fact belied by the numbers on the ground.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Palling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palling. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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