die (down)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die (down)
  1. taper off
  2. decrease
  3. moderate
  4. diminish
  5. subside
  6. lessen
Verb
  • Rain is expected to taper off after Tuesday morning's commute in Minnesota.
    — Katie Steiner, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The new policy would halt surgeries, taper off hormones and end social accommodations like makeup and wigs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of taper off
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  • Her priorities include lowering costs by expanding Medicaid, fully funded pre-kindergarten and decreasing property taxes in a sustainable way.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Taurine is a checkpoint of inflammation Dixit expected that taurine levels might decrease with age.
    — Kristel Tjandra, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of decrease
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  • Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders, will moderate the discussion.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The keynote was moderated by Variety‘s Asia Editor Naman Ramachandran.
    — Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of moderate
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  • Except in the extreme, legislators are loath to devalue local autonomy while also prioritizing delivery of state aid to diminish local tax burdens.
    — David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • While rain chances will diminish, clouds will hang tough through much of the day, and northeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
    — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of diminish
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  • This means rough surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding will slowly subside at the beaches through the weekend.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Goldman Sachs also found that hedge funds sold tech stocks at a record pace last week, suggesting future selling pressure may subside.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of subside
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  • In a Sentinel questionnaire sent to candidates, Brodeur wrote that easing taxes will help lessen the burden of rising costs.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If Mendelson wins next Tuesday, Bolton’s corrosive influence in Tamarac will be lessened.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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