as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the fuss gradually died down as people found other things with which to concern themselves
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die (away or down or out)
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The folate in avocado also aids in controlling serotonin and dopamine levels, which can decrease risk of depression.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025 -
The three main causes of 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,
31 July 2025
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Authorities emphasized that beaches and waterfront areas should be avoided until the threat of wave activity fully subsides.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Combined with other public health efforts, this clean needle initiative caused the outbreak to subside.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Stars regularly raise prices on their services while diminishing their quality.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rarely has an executive ever shown the kind of patience that Getz is displaying with the 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, who has diminished his trade value by hitting .219 with a .656 OPS since the start of ’24.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As other symbols of wokeness fall away — including PC Principal now bringing the literal Jesus Christ into their school, and re-dubbing himself Power Christian Principal — Cartman goes through an existential crisis.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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A number of tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, and Google, have either started working with or upped their work with the U.S. government in the last year as the taboo in Silicon Valley of working with the Defense Department has fallen away.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
15 July 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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And although vaping rates among teens have tapered off in recent years, more than 1.6 million American kids reported using vape products in a 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Only after those have tapered off, Palmer said, do unhappy married couples finally act — usually before the new school year begins.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
5 June 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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Trump has made fighting big city crime and disorder a major plank of his second White House term, although most measures show crime is declining.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Barrels are then transferred to the center of the first floor of the Warehouse E, slowly concentrating the flavors and easing into the correct balance.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Kremlin shows no sign of easing up its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Die (away or down or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28away%20or%20down%20or%20out%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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