peters (out)

verb

Definition of peters (out)next
present tense third-person singular of peter (out)
as in tails (off)

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  1. tapers off
  2. gives out
  3. vanishes
  4. evaporates
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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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  • 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
  • The $50,000 cap vanishes for EV manufacturers headquartered in California.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of vanishes
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  • 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
  • Water delivered in the afternoon heat evaporates too quickly for plants to use it effectively.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of evaporates
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