DIE DOWN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

die (down)

verb

Definition of die (down)

as in to taper off

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But the rain will gradually taper off, and the winds are much lighter than on Sunday.

— Kate Bilo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Any precipitation should taper off later Monday, though clouds may linger into the evening, making for a gray day, the weather service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of taper off

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Headline indicators show low unemployment and moderating inflation, yet perceptions of household finances remain far less upbeat.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety’s chief awards editor, will moderate the conversation with the six filmmakers.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderate

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When every decision requires multiple levels of authorization, ownership naturally diminishes.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
And where does the water come from for these 10 new cities as the West scrambles for what’s left of diminishing supplies?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of diminish

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Disparities and discrimination that come when only women take leave after birth can lessen when fathers and other supporting parents also take leave.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Lee notes that Microsoft, for example, has taken steps to lessen its near-term accounting obligations by extending depreciation schedules.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

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