Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for petering (out)
Verb
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With the holy fasting month of Ramadan quickly approaching, Sanad Food Pantry and Islamic Relief USA are giving out food boxes to vulnerable populations.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026 -
People are giving out hand warmers and buying coffees for people.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sunrays strobed down through the water, illuminating layer upon layer of marine life, falling away to the ocean floor some 15 feet below.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Away from McDavid and Draisaitl, a group is flourishing, but veterans who were counted on are falling away and losing playing time.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The entire event lasts for about 12 hours, tapering off by midnight.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The heaviest snow and strongest winds are likely Wednesday, with conditions gradually tapering off late Wednesday.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Petering (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petering%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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