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
However, exports, which contributed nearly 20% to China’s GDP last year, lost some momentum at the start of this year as the front-loading by exporters ahead of new tariffs under Trump’s second presidency showed signs of tapering off.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Fundamentals began weakening last year as homebuilders continued to build their significantly large inventories even as sales tapered off.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Wednesday will have lingering showers before tapering off late in the evening, forecasters said in the outlook.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
That said, most doctors generally look for certain indicators that someone has a higher likelihood of doing well after tapering off their meds.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Fundamentals began weakening last year as homebuilders continued to build their significantly large inventories even as sales tapered off.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Wednesday will have lingering showers before tapering off late in the evening, forecasters said in the outlook.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
That said, most doctors generally look for certain indicators that someone has a higher likelihood of doing well after tapering off their meds.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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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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These students, many already at an educational disadvantage, are left with instability, fewer learning opportunities and decreased academic performance.—
Lakeisha Wells Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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But missing those goals doesn’t diminish the importance of potentially revising the target, for which the Paris Agreement includes a review mechanism, Stokes said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 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,
21 May 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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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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Park said the looser fits help the garments fall away from the body, creating a cooler, more breathable wearing experience without compromising style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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For a moment, while arguing with the doorman, the glassy veneer that Fotis wore all through these tragic hours fell away.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The wolf howl is as savage and lonely a sound as ever fell on human ears (the howl of a Husky sled dog is almost identical).—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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And deficit hawks may be happy to cut back on green-energy projects and rural-hospital funding pots of money, but that won’t ease the sting of this bill’s overall price tag.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Babies love latching onto the soft, squishy silicone, easing the transition from breast- to bottlefeeding, and the anti-colic valve means there will be fewer burps.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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