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
Finishes can also be adjusted by fit, meaning the process can be applied to the wide variety of jeans in the market like tapered, straight, wide or barrel.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Demand, on the other hand, began to taper roughly 25 years ago.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
The upper gradually tapers away toward the back of the foot, leaving the heel exposed in an easy-on mule style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the multifamily pipeline is slowing sharply; with construction starts down 50% and projects taking 2-3 years to complete, apartment completions will taper significantly in late 2026 and 2027.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Demand, on the other hand, began to taper roughly 25 years ago.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
The upper gradually tapers away toward the back of the foot, leaving the heel exposed in an easy-on mule style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the multifamily pipeline is slowing sharply; with construction starts down 50% and projects taking 2-3 years to complete, apartment completions will taper significantly in late 2026 and 2027.
—Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper
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In her recommendation to reduce costs, Maeda suggested decreasing bimonthly water meter service charges for single-family utility customers by 25% and increasing the commodity per unit charge by 12% while maintaining the yearly rate of increase.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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If economic growth slows or airline capacity additions decrease, service demand could soften from elevated levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After a few workout sessions, your legs will get used to moving, and the itch should subside.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
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Wait for the sputtering sound to subside.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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If the property owners are forced to cancel pending bookings and remove their listings from third-party services such as Airbnb, the lawsuit claims, their property values, along with potential rental income returns, are diminished.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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This game did little to diminish his projection as the first pick in the upcoming NFL draft.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, Valanciunas will ease back in on a minutes restriction.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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As her symptoms eased, Klingensmith felt detached from her sense of self, of purpose.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Clearer disclosures, easier balance transfers, stronger competition among lenders, and pathways to refinancing all reduce costs without shrinking access.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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But for others, especially younger people, the upshot is fewer entry-level tasks and a shrinking pool for jobs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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So far, almost all Republicans have declined to put checks on Trump through the war powers votes.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia declined to comment on executive travel plans.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cold air is then expected to stay in place through the beginning of February, ensuring that whatever snow falls this weekend will stay on the ground for a while.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Only one other player has been ever elected by the writers with 1,500 or fewer hits — Roy Campanella (1,422) in 1969 — and that total falls far short of the average career hit mark for all Hall of Fame batters, which is 2,330.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Taper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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