as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Recent Examples of taper off
Snow will finally begin to taper off by sunset Monday.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
What’s more, even if it’s approved and eventually offered, the number of buyers is likely to be a fraction of what the White House has suggested and could taper off after an initial burst of buyers.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 June 2025
During the years that the smelters operated, these elements were present in the air; even after the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963 and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, their airborne assaults were only beginning to taper off.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
Reports started to escalate around 2 p.m. EST and peaked around 2:30 p.m. before tapering off for most platforms.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 12 June 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
What’s more, even if it’s approved and eventually offered, the number of buyers is likely to be a fraction of what the White House has suggested and could taper off after an initial burst of buyers.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 June 2025
During the years that the smelters operated, these elements were present in the air; even after the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1963 and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, their airborne assaults were only beginning to taper off.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
Reports started to escalate around 2 p.m. EST and peaked around 2:30 p.m. before tapering off for most platforms.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
Verb
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Some victims say that grief is hitting them harder now that the acute crisis has subsided.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Verb
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That set debuted at No. 3 and then fell away, never to be seen again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While each participant in the JV fell away as companies pursued their own independent strategies, the irony is that a Hulu-style coming together of legacy players is now coalescing as media giants grapple with the costs and murky financials of streaming compared with the lucrative pay-TV business.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
Verb
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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According to data from professional services giant PwC, global M & A volumes fell 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, but deal values were up by 15%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Conscious sedation safely eases pain and anxiety during minor medical procedures.—
Pamela Assid,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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With exchange rate stability helping inflation to slow to 13.7% in June, its lowest level since 2021, some analysts expected the bank to start easing its policy stance to reduce borrowing costs and stimulate growth.—
Nana Oye Ankrah,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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