Tail off, as a storm (5)

I believe the answer is:

abate

(Other definitions for abate that I've seen before include "Subside like storm" , "Diminish, mitigate" , "Lessen in intensity" , "Wane" , "Relax" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the LA Times.

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