subside into

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

Used when something transforms into a quieter or less active state (e.g., laughter subsides into giggles).

subsidesubside + PREPOSITION

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into

Examples (10)

  • Her initial anger began to subside into a quiet resentment.
  • The loud cheers subsided into a murmur as the winners were announced.
  • After the initial panic, the crowd's fear started to subside into cautious hope.
  • The swelling on his ankle slowly subsided into a dull ache.
  • His boisterous laughter eventually subsided into a series of soft chuckles.
  • As the storm weakened, the roaring wind subsided into a gentle breeze.
  • The pain from the injury gradually subsided into a constant throb.
  • The initial excitement of the discovery subsided into a more focused research effort.
  • The applause subsided into a polite ripple of appreciation.
  • His frustration subsided into a weary acceptance of the situation.