Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petered (out)
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In nearby Dixie County, authorities had spent years searching for answers in the 2007 disappearance of Judith Osteen, who vanished after an intruder broke into her home.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026 -
It's been one year since a wealthy Long Island couple vanished without a trace.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city’s three main programs gave out $8 million through 249 contracts in the 2024 fiscal year, which ran from October 2023 through September 2024.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new rings are here The Dodgers gave out World Series rings on Friday.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rose had a two-shot lead that evaporated around Amen Corner with two bogeys and a three-putt par.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Add bourbon, and cook, stirring constantly, until almost completely evaporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sooner or later, those fans and hands fell away, and the statues remained, growing less and less presentable.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Old differences fell away, and the two got along well.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Light-bloom torture-test shots of colorful objects against completely black backgrounds also produced significant haze that tapered off gradually across the screen.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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While the series’ linear ratings have tapered off, something pretty common for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has become a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes next day, regularly raking in the streamer’s Daily Top 10.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Petered (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petered%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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