PHASE DOWN Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

phase down

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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 After 2026, the credits would phase down to their original, pre-pandemic parameters before Democrats’ 2021 expansion. —

Cq Roll Call, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 Belém And Beyond COP30 will test whether governments can align on phasing down fossil fuels, financing adaptation, and halting deforestation. —

Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The Italian was brought in to replace Marwood, who retained decision-making power but gradually phased down his role. —

Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025 The tariff on Scotch whisky, a major U.K. export, will be cut from a staggering 150% to 75% on the first day of the agreement and will be phased down to 40% over the next decade. —

Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for phase down

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Despite being a required vaccine in all states to attend public school, rates have been steadily decreasing over the last decade, CDC data shows.

— Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Firstly, glasses with any tint, regardless of color, will decrease overall light transmission.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026