DIED DOWN Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

died (down)

verb

past tense of die (down)

as in tapered off

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As the rains tapered off and the skies cleared, Paterson's annual Dominican parade stepped off Sunday afternoon, though with a slight delay.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
However, Brissett's play tapered off after he was hobbled by a knee injury.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of tapered off

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Adult admission decreased by a few dollars, and children’s tickets are now $10 every day, all day.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
The likelihood that a domestic violence suspect will face prosecution has decreased in the past several years.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of decreased

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But her worries subsided on the day of, after seeing Hunnam rigged up and spewing.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026
The heaviest fighting between Israel and Hamas has subsided since a ceasefire last October, but Israeli fire has killed more than 1,360 Palestinians in Gaza, according to health officials in the territory.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of subsided

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There were three rookie quarterbacks starting the opener in three of the previous five seasons as teams have become quicker to turn over the reins as the differences between the college and pro games have lessened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
However, nearly everything about the American approach to these concerns has lessened European confidence in Washington’s leadership and decision making.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026

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