as in declines
a change to a lower state or level
a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country
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as in deteriorates
to become worse or of less value
the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed
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as in subsides
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior
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However, this growth could quickly diminish if the economy deteriorates and tariffs are imposed on AMD’s products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
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For instance, if a pregnant patient is hemorrhaging, and their health deteriorates, the patient’s condition could worsen to a point where their future fertility is at risk.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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During Bilbao’s Semana Grande, Jone lives her first love with Olga, as her father’s Parkinson’s illness worsens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include severe pain below the ribs that worsens when laughing, twisting, coughing, or bending.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.—
Jason Adkins,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2025
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ebbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebbs. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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