as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the city lost population, its political influence drained away
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drain (away)
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These students, many already at an educational disadvantage, are left with instability, fewer learning opportunities and decreased academic performance.—
Lakeisha Wells Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025 -
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Give credit without diminishing your own contributions.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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So much oil got sucked out of the port and its neighborhoods that the ground started to subside, in some places yards deep.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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There was a slight uptick in turnovers in the postseason, but that must subside against the Thunder.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The State Department declined to comment on the pope’s status.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service expects more rain and drizzle for the metro on Wednesday, with a high of 51 Rain showers are likely for most of the area today, the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service reports, but will taper off from north to south tonight.—
John Autey,
Twin Cities,
21 May 2025
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The rain started to taper off as the diamond dry was applied to the dirt and the game was paused for several minutes.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Park said the looser fits help the garments fall away from the body, creating a cooler, more breathable wearing experience without compromising style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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For a moment, while arguing with the doorman, the glassy veneer that Fotis wore all through these tragic hours fell away.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The wolf howl is as savage and lonely a sound as ever fell on human ears (the howl of a Husky sled dog is almost identical).—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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“Drain (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drain%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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