as in decreased
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 subsided
In 2020, Bad Robot capitalized on another moment in time to strike a megabucks renewal deal with WBTV — but momentum has observably subsided within the once-utopian Bad Robot offices (complete with a private chef and movie stars working in residence).
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The early swell of activity has subsided into a more manageable drumbeat of visitors, according to the Wildlands Conservancy, which owns and manages the preserve.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Almost immediately, all his physical woes subsided.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Johnson said Boulder County's restrictions will stay in place until the fire danger has consistently subsided.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
This looks to me like there was a worldwide COVID supply chain spike in 2022, then prices subsided until the start of the Iran war.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Support for Vucic is believed to have eroded though mass protests have subsided in recent months.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
The dam has long been vulnerable, but worries eased as the water subsided.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The early swell of activity has subsided into a more manageable drumbeat of visitors, according to the Wildlands Conservancy, which owns and manages the preserve.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Almost immediately, all his physical woes subsided.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Johnson said Boulder County's restrictions will stay in place until the fire danger has consistently subsided.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
This looks to me like there was a worldwide COVID supply chain spike in 2022, then prices subsided until the start of the Iran war.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Support for Vucic is believed to have eroded though mass protests have subsided in recent months.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
The dam has long been vulnerable, but worries eased as the water subsided.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsided
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Adding in exercise was linked with a 46% decreased risk of death from any cause, according to the study.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Atkins also was diminished during the latter part of the season by a calf strain, which sidelined her for several weeks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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None of this has diminished the ambition of the budget’s spending side.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stuttgart eased to a 4-0 win at home over Hamburger SV to reclaim third place from Leipzig on goal difference.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Still, those concerns quickly eased thanks to the returning cast.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Immigration — long a pipeline for population growth — has ebbed significantly under a federal crackdown.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But eventually, the anger ebbed; replaced by an all-too-familiar ache of grief laced with longing.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Such assurances provide little comfort to the relatives, friends and colleagues of those forcibly vanished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie showed viewers her grief and desperation when her mother, Nancy, vanished two months ago.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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In an email, Gardner declined to comment on the specifics of the situation.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The prosecutor declined to comment further to AP pending further investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The retail landscape shrunk, and the remaining stores mostly bought from the same 12 brands.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tax grew and hospitals’ share of federal funds shrank.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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