subsiding

ADJECTIVE

falling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collapsing decreasing descending lowering plunging sliding tumbling weakening

STRONG

abating crumbling declining diminishing ebbing settling sinking slipping toppling tottering

Antonyms

WEAK

improving increasing rising

ADJECTIVE

lessening

Synonyms

STRONG

abating declining depreciating diminishing dropping dwindling ebbing lightening lowering moderating narrowing plummeting plunging quieting sagging shrinking sinking slackening slowing slumping softening waning wasting weakening

WEAK

dying down fading away losing momentum shriveling up wearing down wearing off

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A new study published in Nature finds that many of the world's largest river deltas are subsiding more quickly than global sea levels are rising, putting hundreds of millions of people at potential risk.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Pakistan would likely gain a measure of relief from subsiding Sunni-Shiite tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Tottenham went ahead twice before subsiding for the second time this season after leading PSG.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The Sankey Brook level at Causey Bridge was 10cm from possible flooding just after 08:00 BST before subsiding.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

The heat is subsiding a little, but I'm more woozy planting today than on even the hottest days.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

subsiding

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