peter (out)

verb

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

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  1. vanish
  2. evaporate
  3. give out
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  • The research makes a compelling case that in the age of AI, the once-bright line between data and executable code is vanishing.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hollywood voice actors are split over AI voice cloning, as big-name performers license lucrative replicas while freelancers see jobs vanish and fear training their own replacements.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of vanish
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  • The solvent breaks apart dirt and grease molecules and evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The result of this cooler atmosphere will be one more prone to squeezing out tropical moisture rather than just evaporating it.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of evaporate
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  • The program has already given out more than 325 million books and expects to give 40 million books in 2026 alone.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Husband Julian gave out CDs of grand piano recitals from his stock of thousands to guests as party favors.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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