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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

waxing

/ˈwæksɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does waxing mean?

verb

To increase or become larger in amount or degree; to become more intense or more frequent. In astronomy, to appear to increase in brightness as it approaches the Earth.

Example

"The moon is waxing full, and the tides are becoming stronger."

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