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
Although the violence has tapered off, the hotel’s front doors remain locked.
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Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Tens of thousands of people have been killed, although violence has tapered off in recent years.
—Fayaz Bukhari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The first, called quiescence, relies on environmental cues — when temperatures plummet, metabolism automatically tapers off.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
The Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service expects more rain and drizzle for the metro on Wednesday, with a high of 51
Rain showers are likely for most of the area today, the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service reports, but will taper off from north to south tonight.
—John Autey, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
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Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Tens of thousands of people have been killed, although violence has tapered off in recent years.
—Fayaz Bukhari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The first, called quiescence, relies on environmental cues — when temperatures plummet, metabolism automatically tapers off.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
The Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service expects more rain and drizzle for the metro on Wednesday, with a high of 51
Rain showers are likely for most of the area today, the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service reports, but will taper off from north to south tonight.
—John Autey, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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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,
14 June 2025
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Several people are still unaccounted for, but the number of missing people has slowly decreased, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The perception that Iran’s military strength is significantly diminished will raise questions about the stability of its political system.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Yet, the excitement quickly subsided—shares fell 1.18% in after-hours trading to $178.84 following a mixed Q1 earnings report that exceeded EPS expectations but fell short on sales forecasts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The rain had stopped and much of the floodwater was subsiding.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Travis' declining mental health began to affect his parenting, which led Whitney to limit Travis' visitation, per a September 2024 court filing reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Unleashed managed to last exactly two years before falling away for good.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After each passing June, after each frustrating postseason exit, the middle ground falls away.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Crucially, the flagship brand Moncler saw sales rise only 2% and its crucial Europe, Middle East, and Africa region fell by 1%.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Disproportionate burden of care Traditionally, child care and household duties fall squarely on mothers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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More international alignment might have eased the U.S. infant formula crisis in 2022, when contamination shut down an Abbott factory, leading to monthslong shortages for American parents, Young said.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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But China is frustrating the U.S. by moving too slowly on easing its rare earth export controls, The Wall Street Journal reported, a key part of the Geneva agreement.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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