as in decreased
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 subsided
A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Spoofing has subsided noticeably in recent days.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.
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Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Darwin suspected that atolls formed when coral grew around volcanoes, creating a ring that remained when the volcano subsided.
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Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
19 June 2026
While those rate offers have since subsided, there are still multiple attractive options for savers right now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And last year’s tariff whiplash has largely subsided, in part thanks to the Supreme Court’s February ruling against the president’s approach.
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Spoofing has subsided noticeably in recent days.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Darwin suspected that atolls formed when coral grew around volcanoes, creating a ring that remained when the volcano subsided.
—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
19 June 2026
While those rate offers have since subsided, there are still multiple attractive options for savers right now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And last year’s tariff whiplash has largely subsided, in part thanks to the Supreme Court’s February ruling against the president’s approach.
—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsided
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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The worst of the drought eventually eased by the end of the 1930s as rainfall patterns shifted and conservation practices expanded, but its legacy remains a benchmark for prolonged, multi-year drought and environmental collapse across the Plains.
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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But since that moment the whole vibe ebbed away.
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But similar to Bedard, his game also ebbed and flowed across a full 82-game season, and both factors are important considerations here.
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The release of footage follows a months-long investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who vanished while on vacation with her husband Brian Hooker in the Bahamas in April.
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When that sunset arrived and his shares converted to ordinary votes, the guardian vanished.
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The location for the bronze statue on the Wimbledon grounds hasn't been announced and Williams-Ellis declined to offer specifics about the pose.
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In doing so, Valdez, like fellow successful DSA New York Congressional candidate Avila Chevalier, declined to endorse Jeffries as minority leader or even Speaker if the Democrats take back the House.
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Subscriptions shrunk, and 42% of theaters reported in 2024 that 30% or more of their subscribers had disappeared.
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Job postings shrank in industries such as healthcare, finance and tech, Tuesday’s report showed.
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