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 season continues through May and June, tapering off after early July, when snow starts to deteriorate.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Now that much of the nation has begun the transition to cheaper winter gasoline and with driving demand seasonally tapering off as temperatures dip, gas prices face additional downward pressure.
—Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Activity is expected to taper off overnight but not end completely.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
With a fall planting, water well during establishment, then taper off as the tree enters dormancy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Now that much of the nation has begun the transition to cheaper winter gasoline and with driving demand seasonally tapering off as temperatures dip, gas prices face additional downward pressure.
—Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Activity is expected to taper off overnight but not end completely.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
With a fall planting, water well during establishment, then taper off as the tree enters dormancy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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Though the number of uninsured motorist was decreasing during the 2010s, the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend, with some Americans, who were driving less often, dropping their insurance, USA TODAY reported.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the rebound numbers could decrease for Towns.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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By day 10, my entire nervous system was hijacked—every fiber of my being was at ease, and all cravings subsided.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Their base case assumes that recovery will resume once uncertainty subsides.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hoyer declined to speculate on whether the major-league payroll would receive a boost after Wrigley Field hosted two playoff rounds.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sentiment has affected Gulf IPOs, which are expected to decline to their lowest level since 2021.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Heroin chic fell away, and body positivity entered the fashion world.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The world falls away below while autumn air embraces you and bursts of color paint the seams between the pines.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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On a shotgun snap, a handoff slipped out of Bo Nix’s hands, the quarterback falling on it for a loss of four.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our 10 favorite Amazon fall fashion staples start at just $10 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Cumin, coriander, and fennel may ease bloating and gas by supporting digestion.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, worries about oversupply have pressured the oil market, with the price of Brent and WTI both at near five-month lows – potentially easing the inflation burden for Americans, if gas prices follow oil prices lower.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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