wane
verb (used without object)
to decrease in strength, intensity, etc..
are waning
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present progressiveof wane.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Those with a business masters still have a leg up on their peers without one, but their job prospects and salaries are waning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The alignment of executive pay with outcomes, the activeness of boards, and the oversight and reporting standards set by institutions like the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice are waning.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Her sales with the Selena St. Cloud novels are waning a little bit and new blood comes in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
As winter comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are waning.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2024
Come my good fellows," said the eldest, who appeared to be the leader of the group, "we must relate our stories, as the hours are waning.
From Dawn by Harriet A. Adams
