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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In the past forty years, men’s wages have decreased as a percentage of over-all family income, while broader wealth inequalities and job insecurity have grown.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
In two of six Minneapolis areas, overall crime decreased 43% and 56% respectively, while, in all other areas, overall crime rose.

— Eric Adler March 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026