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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Magnesium absorption decreases with higher dosages.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025 -
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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