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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Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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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,
28 May 2026
Verb
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There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Then, in a matter of seconds, something enormous vanishes beneath the surface.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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All of this erodes trust, diminishes the quality of decisions and shrinks leadership.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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To accommodate this mechanical depth, the roster shrinks to just seven core characters.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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When a substantial fraction of that talent pool declines even to consider military service, no signing bonus will close the gap.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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And yet there's been no change in women's biology, or the age at which fertility declines.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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