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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petering (out)
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Stop giving out your leftovers Psychologist Guy Winch writes in his new book, Mind Over Grind, that overworking, or tying too much of your identity to work, can increase conflict at home as your work and family demands collide.
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Timed with the development news, Cate has launched a website giving out clues and updates for fans of the short film, along with theories and behind-the-scenes content.
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But the memorandum drafted between Kyiv and Washington on an early-stage drone deal appears to suggest those obstacles may be falling away.
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On Wednesday, Mikel Arteta’s side face Bayer Leverkusen, who sit sixth in the Bundesliga after falling away since their famous unbeaten title-winning season in 2023-24.
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The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.
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“Petering (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petering%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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