slightly subside

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Similar to 'subside a little', meaning a small decrease.

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Examples (10)

  • The initial excitement of the project began to subside slightly as we encountered unforeseen challenges.
  • After the initial surge of anger, his frustration started to subside slightly.
  • The swelling on her ankle had subsided slightly by the next morning.
  • We watched as the floodwaters began to subside slightly after the heavy rains stopped.
  • The public's concern about the new policy subsided slightly once clarifications were issued.
  • The intense pain from the injury had subsided slightly, allowing her to move more comfortably.
  • Once the emergency was under control, the panic in the crowd subsided slightly.
  • The applause subsided slightly as the speaker paused for effect.
  • As the storm moved further inland, its intensity subsided slightly.
  • The initial shock of the news subsided slightly as he began to process the information.