PETERS (OUT) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

peters (out)

verb

Definition of peters (out)

present tense third-person singular of peter (out)

as in tails (off)

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Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
After the strongest storms move out, colder air will settle in with the possibility of a few wet snowflakes before the precipitation tapers off.

— Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of tapers off

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Kate Middleton attended this year’s Championships last week and usually gives out trophy’s on finals weekend in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
The roaring bassline slithers beneath a wavering flute note before the floor gives out, and the song begins its fast and furious descent.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026

Definition of gives out

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Ironically, many successful simulated traders prefer to avoid real money, as their edge vanishes against high-frequency trading in live markets.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Michael Rubenstein/Northwestern University View gallery - 5 images Engineers at Northwestern University have built a drone that vanishes without camouflage or transparent panels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of vanishes

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This could be a daily task when the weather is hot, especially when your spillers are in a small container or a coconut husk hanging flower basket, as the moisture evaporates more quickly.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
As fans pull air through the water, a small amount evaporates, cooling the remaining water, which recirculates to take up more heat.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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