peters (out)

Definition of peters (out)next
present tense third-person singular of peter (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peters (out)
Verb
  • Rain tapers off late Wednesday into early Thursday morning.
    Rachael Jay, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.
    Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The solution breaks apart dirt and grease molecules and evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
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“Peters (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peters%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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