1. to become less intense, violent, or severe; to diminish or abate
2. to sink to a lower level; to settle down

Examples

• The storm began to subside after midnight.
• Her anger slowly subsided once she heard the explanation.
• The floodwaters took days to subside completely.
• The building subsided several inches due to the soft soil.
• The pain will subside once the medication takes effect.
• After the earthquake, the ground continued to subside in some areas.
• The excitement subsided as the crowd dispersed.