petering (out)

present participle of peter (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for petering (out)
Verb
  • The current setup is giving out debuts like Christmas presents.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Even ExpressVPN has released its protocol, Lightway, to the public, ensuring transparency by giving out the core codebase.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gallagher had an underwhelming first year with Atletico, which started well before falling away, and now finds himself no longer a first choice for coach Diego Simeone.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Each practice has featured myriad personnel groupings, with the offensive and defensive scheme installs tapering off as game preparation takes shape.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Petering (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petering%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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