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Synonyms

die down

British  

verb

  1. (of some perennial plants) to wither and die above ground, leaving only the root alive during the winter

  2. to lose strength or power, esp by degrees

  3. to become calm or quiet

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die down Idioms  

  1. see die away.

Example Sentences

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Over the next few days, ocean breezes will die down and the beaches will heat up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The drama of the day will die down, but damage has already been done.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Horses flare up and die down, flare up and die down,” said Lau.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Don’t expect the biggest media-industry story line of 2025 to die down anytime soon.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

All the while, Caul stood calmly, waiting for the furor to die down.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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