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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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“We will not have the advantage of rates declining, but we’ll avoid the pain of rates advancing,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Snowmelt is an especially important focus because Arizona has experienced declining snow levels over time, and the Grand Canyon region has followed the same trend.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Pletcher said a declining foal crop has led to fewer races, which means trainers have fewer opportunities to take the traditional step from maiden race to allowance race to stakes race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

With pupil numbers declining and budgets tightening, schools may be forced to cut staff.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"It was our last thick-gauge cable. If another such problem occurs, we will have to braid lower-gauge lines to carry the current. Also, the power output from the reactor is declining."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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