EBBS Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

ebbs 1 of 2

noun

plural of ebb

as in declines

a change to a lower state or level a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country

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ebbs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ebb

as in deteriorates

to become worse or of less value the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed

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as in subsides

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior

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Recent Examples of ebbs

Noun

Years of going through the ebbs and flows of playoff games had the Knicks ready. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Construction ebbs and flows with cyclical interest rates. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 Throughout its history the company has gone through the ebbs and flows of the jewelry sector, impacted to various extents by wars, macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical disruption. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Armas pointed to the ebbs and flows of development throughout the year. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 Durglo is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of federal dollars and has always pieced together funding from multiple sources, including state government, nonprofits, and federal agencies, to carry out climate work. — Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026 Zayn is the perfect example of anyone dealing with the ebbs and flows of a business. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 For all the ebbs and flows of her career, Larsson has remained uncompromising in her integrity. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026 The ebbs and flows will send you through it. — Essence, 11 May 2026

Verb

The district’s cash on hand naturally ebbs and flows depending on when revenue arrives, but repeated Cook County property tax delays last year have deepened the problem. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Participation ebbs and flows with the economy, dropping to 35 million in 2019. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Life ebbs and flows in seasons. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Student housing provides an obvious entry point, but occupancy ebbs and flows based on the academic calendar. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026 The good news is over 162 games production inevitably ebbs and flows, so before long the Red Sox will make some adjustments and the results should improve. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Typically, that ebbs over the course of the season, as players play together more often. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebbs

Noun

While not impacting immediate fuel prices, as development will take 7-10 years, the 100-year agreement aims to offset future declines in domestic shale production.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In Asia, markets fell with South Korean equities leading declines in the region.

— Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of declines

Verb

When the storm subsides, the Pogues use Kiara’s coordinates and Pope’s calculations to return to the water and search for the gold.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
The brutal nausea and vomiting of norovirus, for instance, subsides in one to three days; even the relentless diarrhea of cyclosporiasis can let up in a couple of days with an antibiotic.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsides

Verb

As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Opening night 2027-28 Winnipeg can compete for the playoffs in 2027-28 if Björck ascends before Scheifele descends.

— Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of descends

Verb

Fertility in women decreases gradually but significantly at age 32 and rapidly after 37, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
While passengers often remain seated for hours at a time, crew spend the majority of the flight on their feet, which decreases their chances of stiffness.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

Older adults need muscle strength to perform everyday activities, maintain mobility and reduce their risk of falls.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Aside from losing blood while appearing to engage in self-harm, Hilton also suffered broken bones after taking a few falls that day, Tom revealed.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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