wane
verb (used without object)
to decrease in strength, intensity, etc..
Example Sentences
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As the summer wanes, Jean’s fixation on David grows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Although their popularity waxes and wanes like everything else, stories inspired by biblical texts have had a consistent presence on TV and film since the industry’s dawning.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
However, it expects gold, silver and platinum to recover strongly as the energy shock wanes later in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
But as tech’s contribution to earnings growth wanes, so too may its dominance.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
And so, as July wanes on, I am forced from my attic bedroom to a cot on the screened back porch.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
