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noun

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as in failing

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wasting (away)

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verb

present participle of waste (away)
as in weakening
to lose bodily strength or vigor the tuberculosis resulted in her simply wasting away

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  1. failing
  2. weakening
  3. deterioration
  4. degeneration
  5. decline
Noun
  • But the ultimate failings of each of these franchises can be traced directly to dreadful decisions from above.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • One of the worst failings of a manager entails asking for feedback and then entirely ignoring it.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of failing
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of weakening
Noun
  • Algorithms are used to predict patients' risk of death or deterioration, to suggest diagnoses or triage patients, to record and summarize visits to save doctors work, and to approve insurance claims.
    Darius Tahir | KFF Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The measures, which include banning the maintenance of the aircraft and the supply of new planes, are likely to continue the deterioration of Russia's aviation industry.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of deterioration
Noun
  • Without enough magnesium, your body cannot regulate its calcium levels, potentially resulting in peripheral nerve degeneration.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The programs utilizing these elements are divided into four types: detox and ideal weight achievement; optimal mental and physical performance; restoration of maximum vitality and balance and slow down of cellular degeneration to promote well-aging.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of degeneration
Noun
  • Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Rudkin is seen by a section of the fanbase as the man who should be held accountable for Leicester’s decline, particularly after some poor recruitment and spending decisions.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of decline
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