ebbed

verb

Definition of ebbednext
past tense of ebb
1
as in deteriorated
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 subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior

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  1. deteriorated
  2. subsided
  3. worsened
  4. crumbled
  5. diminished
  6. descended
  7. fell
  8. eased
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  • The problem today lies in farming conditions, which have deteriorated considerably over the years.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, the popular roadside attraction deteriorated.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorated
Verb
  • After large-scale fighting subsided in 2018, Tehran began to focus on consolidating its influence in Syria’s south and southeast, securing control over territory and integrating the militias into the Syrian armed forces.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Monthly inflation subsided in November after showing little improvement in recent months.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsided
Verb
  • However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • While Ireland's housing crisis has now been ongoing for about a decade, the problem is said to have worsened in recent years, as construction has dramatically lagged behind demand and migration to the country has increased requests for more homes.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsened
Verb
  • The Iranian government remained unprepared for the Syrian army’s swift collapse, as defensive lines crumbled and soldiers proved unready or unable to fight.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After zooming up in 1998 and 1999, the stock crumbled in the dot-com bust, losing almost all its value.
    MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbled
Verb
  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Suddenly, a two-score lead had diminished to 27-21.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
Verb
  • As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of descended
Verb
  • The latest iteration of the project calls for felling 108 trees rooted along Greenleaf Avenue, between Wardman and Hadley streets, and planting 118 smaller trees in the area.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Complete decommissioning can include felling or dismantling the turbines, partially or wholly removing the turbine foundations and underground cables, removing the ground-level facilities, and restoring the land to a usable state.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fell
Verb
  • Even as political and social restrictions eased during my time on the ground, for instance, Myanmar's structural foundations hadn't.
    Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Yesterday, as Liverpool eased themselves four points clear with their 6-3 win at Tottenham, in his Ajax context, Henderson played out his year undramatically in plain sight away to Sparta Rotterdam.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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