PHASED DOWN Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

phased down

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past tense of phase down

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 Under the Kigali amendment ratified in 2016, the US committed to reduce hydrofluorocarbons by about 85% before 2036, and HFA inhalers are among the hydrofluorocarbons that will probably be phased down. —

Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 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

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Palestinian voter turnout has gradually decreased over the past elections.

— SAM METZ, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
The issue has broad effects, affecting not just the victim but families, co-workers and community while harming mental and physical health, causing decreased productivity and decreasing one’s quality of life.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026