- present tense form of subside (3rd person singular).
subsides
Example Sentences
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Fed officials would typically look through this oil shock because, presumably, when the latest conflict in the Middle East subsides, the inflationary surge will abate as well.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Countries are likely to respond by prioritizing supply diversification, investing in exploration and domestic resource development, and replenishing strategic reserves once the conflict subsides, SLB said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
“Consensus thinking appears to be that, once the crisis subsides, markets should refocus on fundamentals,” the team wrote.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“If the energy shock from the war subsides and the economy doesn’t reaccelerate, I think we could see cuts later this year.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
He trails off at the smirk on my face and subsides into stunned silence.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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