WASTES (AWAY) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

wastes (away)

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present tense third-person singular of waste (away)

as in fades

to lose bodily strength or vigor the tuberculosis resulted in her simply wasting away

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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.

Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.

Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Wastes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wastes%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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