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
Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Place small bowls of beans or grounds around the space until the smell subsides.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
When their happiness subsides, Spurs will worry about the severity of the injuries suffered by Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, with both forced off at Molineux.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Place small bowls of beans or grounds around the space until the smell subsides.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
When their happiness subsides, Spurs will worry about the severity of the injuries suffered by Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, with both forced off at Molineux.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
As the furor over the October 7th attack and the Gaza war subsides, such gatherings have become easier to organize, several Beth El members told me.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
As the air subsides, it is compressed, which warms it up.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsides
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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When your audience definition is wrong, your spend is wrong—and your growth diminishes.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Verb
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The best thing policymakers can do is advance regulation that eases the burden of starting a new business.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Depending on your height, this dress’s hemline falls anywhere between the lower thigh and below the knee.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Chevrolet and Honda provide one of the race’s defining rivalries, but by the time the green flag falls, a driver’s starting position may matter even more than the badge on the engine cover.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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One afternoon, while in Jeanne’s care, Mateo suddenly vanishes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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One day after taking Mateo to his beloved seashore, the child just vanishes sending Jeanne into a panic.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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For decades, the family office industry has pushed standardized products and broad-market strategies, yet, in my experience, many families find that as their portfolios grow, their sense of purpose and control often shrinks.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To accommodate this mechanical depth, the roster shrinks to just seven core characters.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Sitting at elevations between 1,250 and 1,750 feet, the vineyards are blessed with strong, hot sunlight during the day and significant nighttime temperature declines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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More specifically, the authors observed that satisfaction drops most steeply during the first 10 years of a relationship, slightly recovers later, and then declines again over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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