DIE DOWN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

die (down)

verb

Definition of die (down)

as in to taper off

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After delivery, the hair starts shedding at what can seem like an alarming rate—but this will taper off in about 6 to 12 months.

— Isabel Lopez, Parents, 14 July 2026
The large multi-state outbreak in 2013 went from June to August before tapering off.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of taper off

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Doing so would inevitably raise the price of the shoes, and the performance-to-value ratio that’s such a big appeal now would decrease.

— Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
As traffic in the waterway decreases, the oil market is facing the same squeeze that has taken millions of barrels offline per day since March.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of decrease

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Not just the buildings but also the grounds are considered sacred, so remove hats and sunglasses, moderate your volume, don’t take photos of ceremonies unless given express permission, and certainly don’t do gymnastics off the torii gates.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
The data show continued but moderated hiring following the stronger 172,000 job gains trecorded last month.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of moderate

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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of diminish

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Violence flared and subsided periodically, and Lebanon and Israel reached ceasefire agreements in 1993, 1996 and after a 2006 war.

— Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Execution remains the big question, but doubts around Apple's strategy have largely subsided.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of subside

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Data and experts suggest even modest changes, far from prohibiting alcohol or even significantly restricting access, could lessen the burden of death and disease.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
Take steps to lessen the potential impact on the victims of error—human and nonhuman.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

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