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
As the fires subsided, Ivan kept taking photographs.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
The Federal Reserve expects inflation to top out at 2.7 percent this year and to subside to 2.2 percent next year.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Luckily, the experience trumped inhaling the intense stench, which eventually subsided.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 May 2025
This new poll, and others, suggest voters' concerns over the economy may be subsiding.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
The Federal Reserve expects inflation to top out at 2.7 percent this year and to subside to 2.2 percent next year.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Luckily, the experience trumped inhaling the intense stench, which eventually subsided.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 May 2025
This new poll, and others, suggest voters' concerns over the economy may be subsiding.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subside
Verb
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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In May 2022 — three years ago — Caltrans estimated that the project would cost $433 million, meaning that in addition to falling behind schedule, the cost has gone up by about $96 million in that time.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Heavy rain is falling across the Kansas City area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for parts of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, but the workforce shrank by 625,000 people.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The states sued after the administration terminated over 1,000 grants and placed 85% of AmeriCorps' staff on administrative leave with the intent to terminate them effective June 24 as part of a push by Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Faced with growing international pressure, Israel eased its blockade two weeks ago, allowing a small amount of aid to enter Gaza, to be distributed through UN channels as well as through GHF.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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That same year, the FDA further eased several conditions with respect to the prescribing and sale of mifepristone.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Full-time workers declined by 623,000, while part-timers rose by 33,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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But as more schools crack down, the market should mature, the software improve and the temptation to cheat recede.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
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While the brand quickly became synonymous with the 1990s UK music scene—having Liam Gallagher sport them on-stage certainly didn’t hurt—the aughts saw the business’s fortunes recede and its manufacturing go overseas.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Subside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subside. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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