wane
verb (used without object)
to decrease in strength, intensity, etc..
is waning
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present progressiveof wane (3rd person singular).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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Money’s tight, faith is waning, everyone is on edge.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
“Trust in institutions is waning, and that’s not a problem we can brush aside. For higher education to serve the public good, we need the public’s trust.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
Basically, the charts are warning that momentum is waning, and each price gain for the “SOX” is taking more out of bulls.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 26, 2025
The salience of both news organizations is waning.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
This is my brain’s way of reminding me that if my patience is waning, Gran’s has run out.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
