as in to decrease
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 taper
The slim body and tapered toe of its Belgian loafer, fittingly named Jacques, is now available in perforated leather ($401), allowing plenty of air in and heat out while retaining enough structure to be worn in the evening.
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Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s made from a dark wood and has eye-catching detailing like tapered turned legs and fluting on the drawers to add a touch of sophistication to a living room.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Featuring a trendy barrel leg silhouette, these pants are wider around the hips and thighs and slightly tapered toward the ankle.
—Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Evidence suggests that the massive capital allocation by major U.S. tech companies could begin to taper.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
It’s made from a dark wood and has eye-catching detailing like tapered turned legs and fluting on the drawers to add a touch of sophistication to a living room.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Featuring a trendy barrel leg silhouette, these pants are wider around the hips and thighs and slightly tapered toward the ankle.
—Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Evidence suggests that the massive capital allocation by major U.S. tech companies could begin to taper.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper
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The top three contributors to 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,
1 June 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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So much oil got sucked out of the port and its neighborhoods that the ground started to subside, in some places yards deep.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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There was a slight uptick in turnovers in the postseason, but that must subside against the Thunder.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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That same year, the FDA further eased several conditions with respect to the prescribing and sale of mifepristone.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Faced with growing international pressure, Israel eased its blockade two weeks ago, allowing a small amount of aid to enter Gaza, to be distributed through UN channels as well as through GHF.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The fish that shrank, the study found, had a much higher chance of surviving.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 May 2025
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The layoffs of tens of thousands of staff across the federal government are a critical piece of a push by the Republican president and billionaire adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government and drastically cut spending.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The State Department declined to comment on the pope’s status.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Cash flow from operations surged almost 30%, while inventories fell 7% per store — a sign of both tightening execution and growing demand.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
3 June 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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“Taper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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