die down
verb
died down; dying down; dies down
: to gradually become less strong
The wind will die down in the evening.
She waited for the noise to die down before she started singing.
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Einbinder asked as the applause reached its peak and began to die down.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 May 2026
After the launch excitement dies down, a brand has to earn its place on the shelf every single week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2026
OnePlus announced the OnePlus 15 in October 2025, stepping in as the iPhone’s wake died down.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
When wasp activity has died down, knock the nest down to discourage the wasps’ return.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 May 2026
After the launch excitement dies down, a brand has to earn its place on the shelf every single week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2026
OnePlus announced the OnePlus 15 in October 2025, stepping in as the iPhone’s wake died down.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
When wasp activity has died down, knock the nest down to discourage the wasps’ return.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for die down
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“Die down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20down. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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