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
After the laughter ringing through the room subsides, though, Abela does allow for a moment of reverence — for the HBO drama if not for the disreputable people who populate it.
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Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.
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Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Place small bowls of beans or grounds around the space until the smell subsides.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
When their happiness subsides, Spurs will worry about the severity of the injuries suffered by Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, with both forced off at Molineux.
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Jay Harris,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.
—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Place small bowls of beans or grounds around the space until the smell subsides.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
When their happiness subsides, Spurs will worry about the severity of the injuries suffered by Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, with both forced off at Molineux.
—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsides
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Previous research has demonstrated that direct exposure to nature significantly reduces physiological stress, lowers heart rates and decreases levels of stress hormones, like cortisol.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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In most lakes oxygen content diminishes rapidly at depths below 35 feet.
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None of this diminishes the responsibility of wealthy countries.
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Landing Torbert eases the sting of missing out on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who committed to South Carolina on Wednesday.
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Oil continues to fall, which eases the inflationary pressures, too.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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Nine-year-old Elizabeth’s summer break takes a wild turn when her little brother Leo vanishes into the jungle.
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.
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Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
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Under sustained acceleration, leadership teams frequently start operating within more compressed decision cycles where immediate demands dominate attention and time for reflection gradually shrinks.
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Economists have warned that the revenue bump is potentially temporary and analysts say the growth in state spending could leave California in a challenging position if the economy declines.
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For Markiplier, the last few months have been a study in what happens when a creator with 36 million subscribers walks through Hollywood’s front door and declines to become its creature.
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“Subsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsides. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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