subside
verb (used without object)
to sink to a low or lower level.
subsiding
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present participleof subside.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"And when we look at all the different satellite images across multiple years, we can see how the distance between the satellite and the ground changes, where it is uplifting or subsiding."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Many economists thought inflation sparked by the war in Iran was subsiding, but concerns are building once again in Europe and Asia, two continents heavily dependent on energy imports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
SpaceX moved 0.9% lower as the volatile trading of Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company seems to be subsiding.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
He jumped up and yelled, “Whoo-whoo!” before subsiding in embarrassment.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
