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declining



ADJECTIVE
descendent
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ADJECTIVE
descending
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ADJECTIVE
downhill
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ADJECTIVE
shrinking
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Antonyms




NOUN
declination
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Props to him for declining a rich extension offer last summer to play out the season and bet on himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The buoys mark a voluntary no-anchor zone, to encourage water users to avoid anchoring, reduce seabed damage, and protect declining seagrass habitats.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Strong productivity translated to declining or stable unit labor costs, he argued, which would allow the economy to tolerate more growth without higher inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Switzerland's foreign ministry said Saturday that envoys "from various countries currently present are continuing their efforts to maintain the dialogue", declining to offer further details.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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