die (down)

verb

Definition of die (down)next
as in to taper off

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  1. taper off
  2. decrease
  3. moderate
  4. diminish
  5. subside
  6. lessen
Verb
  • According to Gerardo Lopez, who studies the parasite at University of Arizona, the number of cases may taper off soon.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • The rain will be tapering off and skies will be clearing in the afternoon.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of taper off
Verb
  • The backlog, which grew significantly under the Biden administration, has decreased for the first time in at least 10 years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • However, the more time that passes from the peak, northern lights showings are expected to decrease.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • Some smaller low-cost airlines are moderating their growth, if not shrinking altogether, to save money as fuel prices remain high.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Roxie screening on Sunday will be followed by a Q&A moderated by oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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