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Synonyms for wane

to become or cause to become less active or intense

the act or process of becoming less active or intense

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Synonyms for wane

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

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become smaller

decrease in phase

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On Manfredi, Wane added: "When Dom got his second try I was so happy for him because of the place he's been.
Wane added: "Widnes are flying at the minute - they've one suspension, no injuries.
Joyce Dongotey-Padi: The WISE Award that the WANE project received from the Qatar Foundation has really helped us to begin and continue some of the initiatives that have brought sustainable economic development and freedom to our country's widows.
Yet Wane, who has succeeded 2010 title-winning coach Michael Maguire this year, is not overly concerned.
Wane factor for MOE ([DELTA][I.sub.z]) was calculated as the ratio of the second moment of area of the waned cross section ([I.sub.zw]) to the cross section without wanes ([I.sub.z]).
By contrast, Wane's essay features a 10-page timeline that details the black presence in Canada from 1605 to 2006.
Fantasy Believer (14-1) looked at one stage as if he might cut him down, but Funfair Wane kept up the gallop to hold his rival at bay by two lengths.
"When an operator looks at a two by 10 with a lot of wane, he may downgrade that to a two by six, when in fact with an edger optimizer the board is being aligned and placed in such a fashion that it could be cut to a two by eight.
An association spanning 30 years as player, academy coach and now head coach will come to an end when Wane departs no matter what tonight's Grand Final result against Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
Although the arrival of Zak Hardaker was announced to lessen the blow of losing 2012 Man of Steel Tomkins, within a week of the Warriors confirming his departure, the rugby league world was shocked by the announcement that Wane is to leave his post at the end of the season - bringing an end to 30 years at his hometown club as both a player and in a variety of coaching positions.
Wane will take charge for the last time at the DW Stadium tonight when the Warriors host Castleford in the second Super League semifinal but he is desperately hoping that Old Trafford, venue for next Saturday's Grand Final, can provide the setting for his farewell.
CATALANS 10 WIGAN 32 SAM TOMKINS paid tribute to Wigan assistant John Winder who helped Shaun Wane deliver a victory from his hospital bed.
Wigan coach Shaun Wane says McIlorum is likely to get his chance to play in the Good Friday derby with St Helens at the DW Stadium, when captain Sean O'Loughlin, winger Joe Burgess and centre Anthony Gelling are also set to return from injury.
Warriors coach Shaun Wane intends to give the former Wasps, Cardiff, Newport and Llanelli player time to settle but does not anticipate him having any difficulty making the transition.
WIGAN have confirmed the appointment of former player Shaun Wane as their new head coach, although they remain tightlipped on speculation linking them with Gareth Thomas.