gradually subside

Frequency: 8.216.1 per million words

Used when something becomes less intense over a period of time, not suddenly.

subsideADVERB + subside

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gradually

Examples (10)

  • The pain began to subside after taking the medication.
  • As the storm moved inland, its intensity started to gradually subside.
  • The initial panic among the crowd began to gradually subside once the emergency services arrived.
  • We waited for the anger to gradually subside before discussing the issue further.
  • The swelling in her ankle will gradually subside over the next few days.
  • After the concert, the applause gradually subsided.
  • He hoped his fear would gradually subside as he got used to the new environment.
  • The floodwaters are expected to gradually subside by the end of the week.
  • The fury of the argument gradually subsided as they both calmed down.
  • It took a while for the sobs to gradually subside after she heard the news.