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
While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.
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Ahmad Mantash, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The surgery in July 2022 went as planned, and in the early weeks of recovery, nothing appeared out of the ordinary as the swelling gradually subsided.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Roberts said the injury has not subsided as quickly as the medical staff originally projected.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
When the celebrations had subsided, the Arsenal coach was unable to leave as there were so many fans still lining the streets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
That skepticism never fully subsided.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The family’s anger has subsided some since the baby’s death, in part because of their trust in God’s plan.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Ahmad Mantash, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The surgery in July 2022 went as planned, and in the early weeks of recovery, nothing appeared out of the ordinary as the swelling gradually subsided.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Roberts said the injury has not subsided as quickly as the medical staff originally projected.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
When the celebrations had subsided, the Arsenal coach was unable to leave as there were so many fans still lining the streets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
That skepticism never fully subsided.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The family’s anger has subsided some since the baby’s death, in part because of their trust in God’s plan.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsided
Verb
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Homicides have decreased by roughly 11% from this time in 2025, which ended with a 60-year low in the number of people killed; the city has also had 148 fewer people shot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This isn’t unique to Sacramento, with Smith noting that an American Alliance of Museums survey found that 55% of museums report decreased traffic.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Verb
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That eased pressure on oil prices.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Furthermore, patients' thinking and cognitive abilities remained largely unchanged, even as the rest of their symptoms eased.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Near the end of the show, the stories ebbed in favor of quick punches.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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While interest in stakeholder capitalism ebbed amid an ESG backlash and other issues, moral leadership has become increasingly important in an atmosphere of growing distrust, dishonesty, and divisiveness.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Verb
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With oil holding around the $100 level, the odds of a Fed rate cut this year have vanished.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Support from his assistants suddenly vanished.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Enrollment declined the past two years at DU after years of growth, Rinehart said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The agency has shrunk roughly 25% in size since last year.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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That was dozens, eventually, hundreds of employees in a studio that had already shrunk during layoffs.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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