as in to diminish
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 subside
Now that concerns about Trump's trade policies and the U.S. economy have seemingly subsided, investors are putting money to work in other areas of the market.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The excitement over Tesla’s robotaxi launch is subsiding as fewer social media videos are posted.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Investors have cheered as stocks have swiftly recovered to fresh highs and volatility has subsided.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Once the tension subsided after roughly two minutes, with Contreras’ teammates guiding him back to the dugout, the Cubs (48-33) went through their handshake line to celebrate the win.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The excitement over Tesla’s robotaxi launch is subsiding as fewer social media videos are posted.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Investors have cheered as stocks have swiftly recovered to fresh highs and volatility has subsided.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Once the tension subsided after roughly two minutes, with Contreras’ teammates guiding him back to the dugout, the Cubs (48-33) went through their handshake line to celebrate the win.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subside
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,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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In my view, providers that fail to modernize risk falling behind.—
Matt Watson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Boaters and kayakers falling overboard without life jackets.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five, vanished overnight on July 3, 2015, when she was last seen by her boyfriend, Houck, at his family farm, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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All that tax complexity isn't going to vanish. O’Saben, of the National Association of Tax Professionals, said he's frustrated by how the senior bonus deduction is being marketed.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Their margins have shrunk as competition and the share of money in low-cost index funds have grown.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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As the level of uncertainty goes down, the ellipse shrinks.—
Toshi Hirabayashi,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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With exchange rate stability helping inflation to slow to 13.7% in June, its lowest level since 2021, some analysts expected the bank to start easing its policy stance to reduce borrowing costs and stimulate growth.—
Nana Oye Ankrah,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Conscious sedation safely eases pain and anxiety during minor medical procedures.—
Pamela Assid,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Between the mid-1980s and 2007, the premium receded to an average 1.5–2.5%.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Other relatives receded into the background, leaving Lutnick and his two siblings on their own.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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“Subside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subside. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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