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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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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The declining trend in these industries preceded the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Those investors will end up with portfolios of mature and declining businesses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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