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noun

Definition of ebbsnext
plural of ebb
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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ebbs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ebb
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbs
  1. deteriorates
  2. diminishes
  3. worsens
  4. falls
  5. eases
Verb
  • This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
  • This represents a significant shift in NATO's approach, signaling a potential readiness to escalate its involvement if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates drastically.
    Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorates
Verb
  • The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2 diminishes that commitment.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, these two grains will likely spike at some point as supply diminishes and demand remains steady.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminishes
Verb
  • The main symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back pain that often worsens when standing or walking, thigh pain, tight hamstrings and numbness spreading from the lower back down one leg.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The book's central argument is that the repetition of these talking points across party lines creates a centrist consensus that maintains the status quo, even as the climate crisis worsens.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsens
Verb
  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of falls
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  • In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • United Parcel Service could benefit from lower interest rates as inflation eases, according to BMO Capital Markets.
    Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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