abate stresses the idea of progressive diminishing.
the storm abated
subside implies the ceasing of turbulence or agitation.
the protests subsided after a few days
wane suggests the fading or weakening of something good or impressive.
waning enthusiasm
ebb suggests the receding of something (such as the tide) that commonly comes and goes.
the ebbing of daylight
Example Sentences
The pain will subside in a couple of hours. After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally. We'll have to wait until the wind subsides. The road will remain closed until the water subsides.
Recent Examples on the WebPresident Joe Biden has tried to reassure Americans that speeding inflation will subside, but many families are now struggling to feed their kids. Kenneth Tran, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 And on Thursday, Powell told Congress that Americans do seem reassured, at least for now: Measures of consumer sentiment show that people generally think inflation will eventually subside. Paul Wiseman, ajc, 23 June 2022 There’s no indication these costs will subside, unless competitors offer viable consumer options. Bryan Pearson, Forbes, 17 June 2022 While most of these symptoms will subside with at-home treatment, there are some symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored. Eleesha Lockett, SELF, 8 June 2022 Airline and labor officials are hopeful that problems will subside without the mask mandate as a flashpoint. Alison Sider, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 The downsides are similar to other probiotics: a possible adjustment period of three to four days with mild gas, bloating or more frequent trips to the bathroom, all of which should subside within a week or two. Jamie Rosen, Robb Report, 31 July 2022 People want their fevers to subside, their crops to grow, and their hunts to succeed. Manvir Singh, Wired, 14 July 2022 Democrats have suggested things will soon get better, pointing out that, as fuel costs subside, overall inflation is likely to decline from its 9.1 percent reading in June.New York Times, 13 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Latin subsidere, from sub- + sidere to sit down, sink; akin to Latin sedēre to sit — more at sit