abating

the heavy rain is finally abating after hours of relentless downpour.

we noticed a slight abatement in the symptoms after starting the new medication.

the noise from the construction site began abating as the workers took their lunch break.

there was a welcome abatement of tensions between the two countries following the summit.

the wind was abating, making it safer to sail across the lake.

the economic downturn showed signs of abating in the final quarter of the year.

the public outcry over the policy began abating after the government made some concessions.

the fever began abating after she took the medicine.

the traffic congestion is abating now that the event is over.

we hoped for an abatement of the company's strict policies.

the intensity of the storm is abating slowly but surely.