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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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reduce watering during the winter as growth decreases, and increase humidity by using a humidifier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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,
11 Oct. 2025
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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,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Packed with squalane, coconut, and avocado oil, the product restores moisture and eases discomfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many people claim that dark chocolate eases the pain, and studies support these claims.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, compared to his older stepbrothers, his net worth falls a little bit short.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Defeat away against Italy on Tuesday would confirm this to be another qualification campaign that falls short.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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For them the band shrinks to 63 to 140 mg/dL because higher glucose levels can hurt the developing fetus.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each day, an online map shows a 420-mile circle surrounding its location, which shrinks daily over 21 days.—
Shane Connuck
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crypto declines, however, have the reverse effect.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unless LaVine miraculously declines his $49 million for 2026-27, the Kings may be left to just extend Murray, re-sign Ellis and run it back for another year.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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