| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ___ around (hung out) | The Atlantic | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Became wearisome | Newsday | 01 Apr 2022 |
| Dwindled | ||
| Hung (around with) | ||
| Lost effectiveness | ||
| Hung (around) with | ||
| Cloyed | ||
| Became insipid | ||
| Lost interest | ||
| Wearied | ||
| Cloyed | ||
| Went flat. | ||
| Became vapid. | ||
| Became insipid. | ||
| Became boring. |