| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Abates | Eugene Sheffer | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Lessens (2 wds.) | ||
| Fades away | USA Today | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Loses steam | Eugene Sheffer | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Loses steam | ||
| Loses steam | ||
| Decreases gradually | ||
| Decreases | ||
| Subsides | ||
| Decreases | ||
| Abates | ||
| Gets progressively softer, as chatter |