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to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
you'll find the symptoms begin tapering gradually about 24 hours after you take the medicine
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Recent Examples of tapered
Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Its tapered base fits most cupholders, and the insulated design does a great job keeping drinks cold well past the first sip.
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Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z pumps covered the foot in mirror-bright Vintage Rose laminated calf leather, narrowing into a tapered point above a 100mm stiletto and the house’s red sole.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Trendy Queen wide-leg pants have a flowy, palazzo-like look with a tapered tulip hem.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For a more modern and trendy pick, these barrel-leg jeans are a cool and versatile pair with fading, whiskering, and a darker-toned side panel that creates a tapered effect.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Instead of a flowy, wide-leg silhouette, these pants feature a streamlined, tapered fit through the legs, all while keeping the same flexible, comfort-first waistband of most linen pant styles.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Dynamic contrasts were boldly drawn, but phrases and passages were also beautifully tapered, up and down, when they were meant to.
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Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
Cheetahs have tapered limbs with a lower moment of inertia, which should make running more efficient.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Elevated four feet at the highest point, the steps tapered to the ground and left enough space for the dog to retreat.
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Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Look for long tapered points where fish can move up shallow to feed with quick access to deep water.
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Kristine Fischer,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.
—
Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Its tapered base fits most cupholders, and the insulated design does a great job keeping drinks cold well past the first sip.
—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z pumps covered the foot in mirror-bright Vintage Rose laminated calf leather, narrowing into a tapered point above a 100mm stiletto and the house’s red sole.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Trendy Queen wide-leg pants have a flowy, palazzo-like look with a tapered tulip hem.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For a more modern and trendy pick, these barrel-leg jeans are a cool and versatile pair with fading, whiskering, and a darker-toned side panel that creates a tapered effect.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
Men’s styles include the Miles, a relaxed wide fit; the Jerald, a straight fit; the Benjamin, a tapered fit; the SlimR, a slim tapered; and the Hack, a slim straight.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Instead of a flowy, wide-leg silhouette, these pants feature a streamlined, tapered fit through the legs, all while keeping the same flexible, comfort-first waistband of most linen pant styles.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Dynamic contrasts were boldly drawn, but phrases and passages were also beautifully tapered, up and down, when they were meant to.
—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
Cheetahs have tapered limbs with a lower moment of inertia, which should make running more efficient.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Elevated four feet at the highest point, the steps tapered to the ground and left enough space for the dog to retreat.
—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapered
Adjective
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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And since then, improvements have been gradual rather than revolutionary.
Verb
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Only two items tracked by the Farm Bureau decreased in price in 2026.
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Procurement and Obsolescence Savings At one company, obsolescence in both raw materials and finished goods decreased by 30%.
Adjective
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The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups.
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In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions.
Verb
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A little light headedness was the only immediate side effect for a first-timer, but that quickly subsided.
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
Adjective
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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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But its original progressive elements have not only lasted, but become the law of the entire land — from sea to shining sea.
Verb
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
Verb
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
Verb
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The worst of the drought eventually eased by the end of the 1930s as rainfall patterns shifted and conservation practices expanded, but its legacy remains a benchmark for prolonged, multi-year drought and environmental collapse across the Plains.
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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“Tapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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