Ebb

To gradually decrease or pull back, like how the water from the ocean moves away from the beach when the tide goes out.

Examples

• As the tide began to ebb in the early evening, we noticed how the colorful seaweed was revealed on the shore, showcasing a hidden world of shells and tiny creatures we had never seen before.
• During the school year, my excitement for reading can sometimes ebb, but I always find new books that reignite my passion and help me discover amazing adventures within their pages.
• After a long soccer season filled with intense matches, the energy and enthusiasm of our team seemed to ebb, but we rallied together for one last game, determined to end on a high note.

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