declensions

noun

plural of declension
1
as in declinations
a change to a lower state or level a declension in her acting career from leading roles to cameos eventually

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2
as in dips
a downward slope from this region to the seacoast there's a gentle declension of the landscape

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for declensions
  1. declinations
  2. dips
  3. deteriorations
  4. falls
  5. degradations
  6. downhills
  7. declines
  8. descents
Noun
  • The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of declinations
Noun
  • The platter comes with a table-full of colorful salads and dips, including pickles and olives imported from Israel.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The top edge of the vamp dips into a dramatic, sharp V-shape over the foot, which flatters the feet.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of dips
Noun
  • Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of deteriorations
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Key parameters such as time to recover (TTR), revenue at risk, lead times, OTIF and service-level degradations can be evaluated and compared across mitigation options.
    — Dileep Rai, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.
    — Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of degradations
Noun
  • The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of downhills
Noun
  • Some public health specialists told ABC News there are several reasons for the declines, including fewer adolescents and young adults engaging in risky behaviors and public health messaging campaigns.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles' restaurant industry is in turmoil, with over 100 establishments closing in 2025 and thousands of jobs lost due to escalating costs and revenue declines.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of declines
Noun
  • The relentless Carapaz pressured the American on the descents and put himself in the position to profit.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • On top of that, the Ultra 2 carries an EN13319 diving certification, whereas the original Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 9 are not safe for scuba descents.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of descents
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“Declensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declensions. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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