as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Recent Examples of taper off
The singer released seven studio albums before tapering off around 2010.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Both trends gained a lot of traction before tapering off around 2024.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Some are in the early stages of exploring the medication, others are already using it and still others are tapering off or have stopped.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The growth in that source of income has tapered off in recent years — something city officials attribute to decreases in consumer confidence.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Both trends gained a lot of traction before tapering off around 2024.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Some are in the early stages of exploring the medication, others are already using it and still others are tapering off or have stopped.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The growth in that source of income has tapered off in recent years — something city officials attribute to decreases in consumer confidence.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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The enhanced subsidies started during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Biden administration and helped dramatically decrease the cost of premiums for these plans.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The best wrinkle creams on Amazon prove that drugstore prices don't diminish efficacy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The Commanders’ potential move back to D.C. would also pull the team out of Landover, further diminishing Maryland’s stake in professional sports and federal investments.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 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
Verb
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The important storyline over those weeks is about untapped potential, not declining numbers.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This story has been updated to note the FBI declined to comment.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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When Malone raises his cup and leans over, the edge of the stage falls away.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 July 2025
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When capital matches their workflow, friction falls away, timelines shrink and more homes reach the market—faster.—
Ryan Stroker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ratner points to kindergarten vaccination rates, which have been falling nationwide for years and are currently at 92.7%.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The event is an annual ceremonial celebration and military parade commemorating the reigning British monarch's birthday, although King Charles III's actual birthdate falls on Nov. 14.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Even if paroled in Washington, California has active murder charges pending, Pack explained, working to ease concerns for those who are worried about public safety if he is paroled.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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The forum comes one day after Detroit City Council approved regulatory changes to ease the burdens of obtaining a business license in the city.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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