wane
verb (used without object)
to decrease in strength, intensity, etc..
Example Sentences
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The ferocity waxes and wanes in the works that follow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
If the passion wanes, apathy can set in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 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
The starry night wanes long before I close.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
