die (away or down or out)

verb

Definition of die (away or down or out)next
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)
  1. decrease
  2. subside
  3. diminish
  4. fall away
  5. fall
  6. taper off
  7. decline
  8. ease
Verb
  • These systems reduce manual checks, decreasing staff needed for routine tasks without replacing them entirely.
    — Chris Ciabarra, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • By April 2024, fuel costs peaked for the year before starting to decrease again in May.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • On the other hand, disorganized or opaque responses can damage reputations long after the crisis subsides.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers.
    — David Goldman, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of subside
Verb
  • The intense criticism of the COVID response has left a lingering public distrust in health and diminished their influence.
    — Tina Reed, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The seeming smallness of the story does nothing to diminish the film’s bleakness nor blunt its ultimately devastating impact.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • So the advantages to exempting tips from taxation quickly fall away.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • But the psychological barriers that have long kept proliferation at bay may already have fallen away.
    — Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of fall away
Verb
  • After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Stock indexes have fallen markedly in recent weeks, as Trump's tariffs have contributed to economic uncertainty.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of fall
Verb
  • Residents of northern Massachusetts are bracing for 8 to 12 inches before the snow tapers off around midday.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025
  • What Happens Next The winter weather warning for Las Vegas will remain in effect through the evening, with precipitation tapering off overnight.
    — Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Definition of taper off
Verb
  • An Interior Department spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Boeing declined to comment, referring queries to American Airlines and investigators.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of decline
Verb
  • Offer Remote Work Rewards One way HR leaders can ease return-to-office pushback is by giving employees more control.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Research suggests that bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties and helps ease sore throats and clear sinuses.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of ease
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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 24 Mar. 2025.

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