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 Synonyms for subsides
Verb
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025 -
The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
20 Dec. 2024
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None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
18 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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The bet is that even if cable TV vanishes, Bravo the brand can survive.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The summer camp atmosphere of careless afternoons and camaraderie slowly vanishes as Gustavo witnesses those around him deteriorate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The multiple shrinks with the new TV deals kicking in for 2025-26.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Subsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsides. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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