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
Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.
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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
As tree pollen subsides, grass pollen will ramp up, and then ragweed storms will be coming during the fall.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.
—Nadine Avola, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The burst of dopamine that triggers motivation simply subsides.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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
As tree pollen subsides, grass pollen will ramp up, and then ragweed storms will be coming during the fall.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.
—Nadine Avola, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The burst of dopamine that triggers motivation simply subsides.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The right move right now is the one that buys you time, protects your credit as much as possible and gives you space to make clearer decisions once the panic subsides.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsides
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cutting educational, recreational, arts and youth development activities not only diminishes quality of life but may also lead to juvenile delinquency, justice system involvement or dependency on government assistance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Perpetuating ageism diminishes all of us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pace eases around May 18, when Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer and travel side-by-side through early June.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, does not legalize marijuana federally but eases some regulations.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Exercise also increases levels of BDNF, a growth factor that helps maintain the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for forming new and long-term memories, and one that often shrinks in dementia, said Ashwini Nadkarni, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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If Republicans’ majority shrinks — or Democrats win control of the Senate in November — Republicans would have a much harder time confirming a conservative justice.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Bears are looking for tax breaks and incentives, but all that will do the Bears no good if part of their fan support declines.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The lottery will also assign waitlist positions to the remaining students in tier 2 and below if a student declines the funding.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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