as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day
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Recent Examples of phase down
Since then, the percentage has been phasing down by 20 percentage points per year.
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The answer lies in our ability to phase down high-polluting fossil fuels as power sources, which account for over 75% of global carbon emissions.
—Javier Cavada, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The credit is now scheduled to phase down in 2033 and 2034 and then expire in 2035 without further congressional action.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Though South Carolina was among those states, South Carolina’s top marginal income tax rate will still be higher than all neighboring states, as well as other states that South Carolina competes with for jobs and investment, once the phase down to 6% is complete.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The answer lies in our ability to phase down high-polluting fossil fuels as power sources, which account for over 75% of global carbon emissions.
—Javier Cavada, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The credit is now scheduled to phase down in 2033 and 2034 and then expire in 2035 without further congressional action.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Though South Carolina was among those states, South Carolina’s top marginal income tax rate will still be higher than all neighboring states, as well as other states that South Carolina competes with for jobs and investment, once the phase down to 6% is complete.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase down
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Flagg won’t be the only rookie cashing in: Every first-round selection in this year’s draft is projected to earn a seven-figure salary, although each slot has a diminishing value.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In recent weeks, Trump has rolled back some of his steepest levies, easing costs imposed upon companies and alleviating concern about a sharp surge of inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Ultimately, mastering this approach not only enhances your sales performance but positions your company among the industry's top-tier, significantly easing future recruitment and fueling sustainable growth.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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However, that strategy could fall flat if Cuomo keeps his campaign alive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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Some are in the early stages of exploring the medication, others are already using it and still others are tapering off or have stopped.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The growth in that source of income has tapered off in recent years — something city officials attribute to decreases in consumer confidence.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2025
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This is a manageable challenge, especially since the pressures on the program will eventually decline, as the Trustees Report shows.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Reached over the phone, Barry Caro, president of Bartholomew Communications and Strategies, declined to comment.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The Dewey scenes are the most naturalistic, or at least the only time the meta-movie falls away enough to get lost in the story for a few minutes.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
22 June 2025
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As the old way of doing business fell away, the rich teams were getting richer while the rest were threatened with being left behind.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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“Phase down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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