as in decreased
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 phased down
The Italian was brought in to replace Marwood, who retained decision-making power but gradually phased down his role.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phased down
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Production at the company’s mill grew 124 percent, but carbon emissions and electricity consumption decreased 18 percent, respectively.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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These numbers have since decreased—only 16% live in poverty and 35% of Gen Z are considered low-income as of 2023—but these numbers are still notably higher than those of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to Infanti, some typical impacts of a La Niña winter can include cooler temperatures over the northern United States, and diminished storm track activity over the southern tier of the United States leading to milder-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though the region’s trade reliance on Washington has rapidly diminished as China has become its biggest market, several nations still rely on the US for a large share of their exports, the loss of which would put millions of livelihoods at risk.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images After waves of nostalgia subsided and Newcastle United’s raucous, special atmosphere calmed, FC Barcelona set about teaching a clinic.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Late into the night, the attacks subsided.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now imagine he was felled by an assassin’s bullet.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 18th, in the 100th minute, eased Welbeck past Ole Gunnar Solskjaer — his coach in United’s reserves — Daniel Sturridge and Kanu, leaving him behind only Javier Hernandez (19), Olivier Giroud (21) and Jermain Defoe (24) on the super-subs list.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yes, incoming transfers such as Morris and Taylor have eased the line’s burdens, but much of the credit belongs to program mainstays such as senior left tackle McKale Boley.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Phased down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phased%20down. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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