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
Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.
—Michael Fiorentino, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu's legal and political predicaments are being subsided when the war is still ongoing.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
December Three weeks after the surgery, Skye’s persistent headaches have subsided.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2024
After large-scale fighting subsided in 2018, Tehran began to focus on consolidating its influence in Syria’s south and southeast, securing control over territory and integrating the militias into the Syrian armed forces.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Monthly inflation subsided in November after showing little improvement in recent months.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As guests’ sluggishness subsided, the DJ began spinning Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
After swelling and inflammation have subsided, gentle, low-impact movement benefits recovery and makes joints less stiff over time.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.
—Michael Fiorentino, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu's legal and political predicaments are being subsided when the war is still ongoing.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
December Three weeks after the surgery, Skye’s persistent headaches have subsided.
—Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2024
After large-scale fighting subsided in 2018, Tehran began to focus on consolidating its influence in Syria’s south and southeast, securing control over territory and integrating the militias into the Syrian armed forces.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Monthly inflation subsided in November after showing little improvement in recent months.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As guests’ sluggishness subsided, the DJ began spinning Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
After swelling and inflammation have subsided, gentle, low-impact movement benefits recovery and makes joints less stiff over time.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsided
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Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The store was shut during the COVID-19 pandemic and was reopened briefly after Shanghai eased lockdown measures.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Unfriendly clouds loomed as the Star Breeze eased out of the lagoon.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … MISSING IN ACTION – Congresswoman who quietly vanished from Capitol Hill has been living in a retirement facility.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some visions of moral progress look forward to a world in which the in-group/out-group distinction has vanished.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yet the portion of Americans who drink has shrunk in recent years.Ivana Saric, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, commercial whaling may have shrunk their populations in certain areas, such as the northeastern North Atlantic, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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