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abate

verb as in decrease or be decreased in intensity or amount

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Scientists believe countless more animals died at sea before the outbreak abated in May.

In the 230-odd days since Harris left office, there is no reason to believe racism and misogyny, not to mention wild-eyed partisan hatred, have suddenly abated in this great land of ours.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders declined to comment - but the debate around SUVs in cities shows no sign of abating.

From BBC

Three and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fighting on the ground shows no sign of abating.

From BBC

Away from high-level diplomacy, the war shows no sign of abating.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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