Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petered (out)
Verb
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Troopers said that Smith vanished after his mother’s death.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025 -
In recent days, almost all search results for COVID vaccines have vanished from Google Maps.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The judge even gave out her clerk’s cellphone number so the parties could reach out if any issues come up over the weekend.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Aug. 2025
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That event gave out awards for Excellence in Film, Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment, Excellence in Directing, Excellence in Comedy, Excellence in Television, and British Artist of the Year.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That doesn't mean internal concerns have evaporated -- but members feel concern is finally resulting in consensus.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In that instant the happy future the couple had envisioned with their son evaporated.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over time, his work as a house painter fell away.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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All meaning fell away, revealing chaos.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But when the Biden administration moved to restrict asylum, the boom of unauthorized immigrants tapered off in the last six months of 2024, according to preliminary government data.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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The spotlight tapered off ever so slightly in 2024.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Petered (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petered%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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