peter (out)

verb

Definition of peter (out)next
as in to tail (off)

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  1. vanish
  2. evaporate
  3. give out
Verb
  • Why would a trait this useful, conserved for 3 billion years, vanish in a few thousand generations?
    — Canan Karakoç, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But the Rams’ 16-point halftime lead literally vanished into thin air.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of vanish
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  • This allows excess moisture or sweat to evaporate rather than completely soaking into your bedding.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The water vapor evaporates, leaving microscopic pores behind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaporate
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  • The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Verbal warnings have been issued for violations since the lanes were completed last month along Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue, but starting Thursday, citations will be given out.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of give out
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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