DIE (DOWN) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

die (down)

verb

Definition of die (down)

as in to taper off

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The rain will be tapering off and skies will be clearing in the afternoon.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The rain was expected to taper off, but another round of showers worsened already swollen rivers and flooded rural communities near the border with Mexico that had largely been spared major damage.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of taper off

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Once their ships turned away, the tension dramatically decreased, though hours later China Coast Guard ships could be seen in the distance still shadowing the Philippine vessels.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Air pollution is severe in many cities and industrial regions and is estimated to have caused the average life expectancy of Indians to decrease by more than three years in 2022.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of decrease

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Grant, who is Black and deeply involved in historically Black organizing circles in Kansas City, was moderating the panel when Osborne allegedly began yelling at her.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
As grocery prices remain elevated and food inflation continues to pressure household budgets, that’s why millions of Americans continue to feel financially squeezed even as inflation has moderated.

— Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of moderate

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The flood of content drew more young people into the demonstrations and underscored the diminishing influence of traditional media in India among Gen Z.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Workers seek transparency regarding AI's impact on their roles, assurance against job losses, and confidence that their value isn't diminished.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of diminish

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Instead, the most effective strategy is a deliberate, brief pause—just long enough to let reflexes subside and allow judgment to catch up.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Water levels may remain elevated through the next high tide cycle along the Louisiana and Texas coastline but should subside thereafter.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of subside

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Although neither would justify a homicide, experts believe the defense could be laying the foundation for a self-defense or crime-of-passion argument that could lessen the murder charge to manslaughter.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
However, if your sadness and lack of self-esteem don’t lessen, then discuss this with a licensed mental health professional.

— Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of lessen

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