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
After reaching peak market saturation, interest is tapering off.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Precipitation is expected to start Monday night with the heaviest precipitation Tuesday before tapering off by Wednesday.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Since then, construction has started to taper off.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
After the snow tapers off in the afternoon, an arctic cold front will move in, with winds picking up.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Precipitation is expected to start Monday night with the heaviest precipitation Tuesday before tapering off by Wednesday.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Since then, construction has started to taper off.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
After the snow tapers off in the afternoon, an arctic cold front will move in, with winds picking up.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
Verb
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Some research has linked magnesium to decreased depression and anxiety, both of which can affect sleep.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The deliberate, repetitive action is found to help lower blood pressure, decrease symptoms of depression and even protect aging brains from cognitive decline.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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But some analysts say Iran's unprecedented weakness at home could diminish the flexibility of its country's leadership to make the kinds of compromises necessary for a deal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the heaviest fighting has subsided, the ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The heaviest fighting has subsided, but the fragile ceasefire has seen almost daily Israeli fire.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cassia County Sheriff Jarrod Thompson’s office declined to comment Thursday and directed the Statesman back to Larsen.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Durant declined to address the allegation directly on Wednesday.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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As everything around me began to fall away, my mind scattered.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Any reservations the guests may have about Melmotte’s background, which was reputed to include shady deals on the European continent, fall away in the presence of his ostentatious displays of wealth.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The wait time can fall anywhere between six minutes and six hours.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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His message to insurers is that his company can save costs in an overwhelmed health care system by identifying early whose anxieties can be eased with an app and who needs professional help.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Whether the amnesty ultimately eases tensions or deepens divisions may depend on how broadly it is applied — and whether excluded prisoners eventually receive relief.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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