as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the fuss gradually died down as people found other things with which to concern themselves
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dies (away or down or out)
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026 -
Prescribed medication is used to manage discomfort, which usually decreases noticeably after the first week.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their base case assumes that recovery will resume once uncertainty subsides.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When two parties are aware of a major issue that diminishes an asset and do not inform the third party of that asset, that’s strong grounds for a lawsuit.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Dies (away or down or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dies%20%28away%20or%20down%20or%20out%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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