abate
verb (used with object)
abating
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present participleof abate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Second is a recovery in catalysis alongside abating forex headwinds that should let Clariant generate good earnings growth in 2027, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Amid concerns over how officials are pursuing suspects, broader worries about wildfires are far from abating.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Merck, which already lifted its full-year outlook alongside first-quarter results, said this reflected abating foreign-exchange headwinds and expectations of stronger demand in the life-science and electronics markets, together with resilience in its healthcare operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
But one of the most recent — the energy shock driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict in the Middle East — is hopefully showing signs of abating.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Adrenaline had numbed her body for hours, abating all the usual signs of fatigue, but suddenly everything returned in a rush.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
