as in decreases
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 subsides
For example, a few kids experience increased hyperactivity or irritability in the first couple of weeks, but that typically subsides within a month.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Some waffle irons will indicate when the waffle is ready, but if your waffle iron doesn’t have an indicator, check for doneness when the steam subsides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This discomfort typically peaks within 24 to 48 hours and subsides within three to five days, easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Once the heat subsides in late summer or early fall, a final application can be made to help warm-season lawns recover from summer stresses.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Vectus Global also will assume a long-term role in advising Haiti’s government on how to restore revenue collection capabilities once the violence subsides, the person said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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
Some waffle irons will indicate when the waffle is ready, but if your waffle iron doesn’t have an indicator, check for doneness when the steam subsides.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This discomfort typically peaks within 24 to 48 hours and subsides within three to five days, easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Once the heat subsides in late summer or early fall, a final application can be made to help warm-season lawns recover from summer stresses.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Vectus Global also will assume a long-term role in advising Haiti’s government on how to restore revenue collection capabilities once the violence subsides, the person said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsides
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 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
Verb
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If Tylenol eases a pregnant woman’s severe headache, then preeclampsia is generally not the cause.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What are the primary economic risks a country faces when its birth rate falls below replacement level for an extended period?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.—
Rhea Rose Abraham,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even if a manufacturer vanishes or declares bankruptcy, the law allows plaintiffs to pursue damages from retailers and distributors who put the product into commerce.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kansas City’s win shrinks the second tier Major shakeups happened among second-tier contenders this week.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jeff McNeil, Nimmo, Alonso and Lindor are into their 30s; defense typically declines at that stage.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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As China’s population declines, young workers face a mountain of public sector debt, youth unemployment, and low salaries.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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