as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
you'll find the symptoms begin tapering gradually about 24 hours after you take the medicine
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Recent Examples of taper
Hayek opted for a pair of satiny black shoes featuring a rounded toe, elevated by a platform, and a towering, tapered heel in the back.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Game Pass experienced a huge surge of sign-ups during the COVID years, but growth has tapered, and a ceiling has to be in sight.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The Bulls will likely opt to taper Essengue’s minutes in the regular season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Morgan Stanley economists, however, pointed to softening export momentum to the U.S. and other destinations in recent weeks as the front-loading activity starts to taper.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Game Pass experienced a huge surge of sign-ups during the COVID years, but growth has tapered, and a ceiling has to be in sight.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The Bulls will likely opt to taper Essengue’s minutes in the regular season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Morgan Stanley economists, however, pointed to softening export momentum to the U.S. and other destinations in recent weeks as the front-loading activity starts to taper.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper
Verb
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Older people may have decreased appetites or struggle to shop for food and prepare meals.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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There isn’t an income ceiling, but the percentage gradually decreases as income rises.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Some victims say that grief is hitting them harder now that the acute crisis has subsided.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 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,
20 July 2025
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Such a levy — already proven to work during the war — would ease the burden on consumers and reallocate the tax burden to those most able to pay.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Conscious sedation safely eases pain and anxiety during minor medical procedures.—
Pamela Assid,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Their margins have shrunk as competition and the share of money in low-cost index funds have grown.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Net income dropped year over year as margins continued to shrink, pressured by lower average selling prices, higher raw material costs, and global trade headwinds.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Taper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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