as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day
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Recent Examples of phase down
The Senate plan proposes phasing down that provider tax, which is now up to 6%.
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
The White House wants to phase down its investment in PEPFAR and have other countries absorb most of the cost.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 12 June 2025
The cap would phase down for incomes above that level.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The credits would then phase down and disappear after 2031.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
The White House wants to phase down its investment in PEPFAR and have other countries absorb most of the cost.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 12 June 2025
The cap would phase down for incomes above that level.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The credits would then phase down and disappear after 2031.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase down
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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The folate in avocado also aids in controlling serotonin and dopamine levels, which can decrease risk of depression.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The Stars regularly raise prices on their services while diminishing their quality.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Authorities emphasized that beaches and waterfront areas should be avoided until the threat of wave activity fully subsides.—
Barney Henderson
Robert Birsel
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Combined with other public health efforts, this clean needle initiative caused the outbreak to subside.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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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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Such a levy — already proven to work during the war — would ease the burden on consumers and reallocate the tax burden to those most able to pay.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The leads have tapered off, but he’s promised the family that detectives won’t stop search searching until he’s found.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Participants ideally begin chipping in their own money at the three-month mark, and the support gradually tapers off over two years.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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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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Trump has made fighting big city crime and disorder a major plank of his second White House term, although most measures show crime is declining.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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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
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“Phase down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20down. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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