as in to diminish
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the noise of the siren subsided, I was able to fall back to sleep
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Recent Examples of subside
By the time the gunfire had subsided, Ghalazanjiri had disappeared.
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Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the row over the 2024 winner No Other Land, amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza and the hostage crisis, which prompted claims of antisemitism on one side, and a boycott by Arab filmmakers on the other, also appears to have subsided for now.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
That has subsided, with Larsson now listed with a forearm strain, again out on Monday.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the row over the 2024 winner No Other Land, amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza and the hostage crisis, which prompted claims of antisemitism on one side, and a boycott by Arab filmmakers on the other, also appears to have subsided for now.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
That has subsided, with Larsson now listed with a forearm strain, again out on Monday.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subside
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But some analysts say Iran's unprecedented weakness at home could diminish the flexibility of its country's leadership to make the kinds of compromises necessary for a deal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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And with Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon—considered the four major hyperscalers—projected to spend an eye-watering $700 billion on AI build-outs in 2026, these prices are unlikely to decrease anytime soon.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some teachers might use carts for a year or two instead of having their own classroom, but the district’s demographic study shows enrollment will continue to decrease, so that problem will go away.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The wait time can fall anywhere between six minutes and six hours.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Set in southern Patagonia, the six-part series follows Fabiola, a strong-willed detective who investigates the disappearance of a Mexican archaeology student who vanished while seeking the mythical Friendship Island.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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And in 2024, a third colony was created at Powrunna State Forest, representing another expansion in the effort to ensure the species does not vanish entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The logic behind this is that supermassive black hole binaries, which spiral together to lead to collisions and mergers, emit gravitational waves of increasing frequency as their orbits shrink, creating a background hum of gravitational waves.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Longer term labor force challenges will be found, particularly the shrinking 16-to 24-year-old population, according to the report.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cassia County Sheriff Jarrod Thompson’s office declined to comment Thursday and directed the Statesman back to Larsen.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Durant declined to address the allegation directly on Wednesday.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2026
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No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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