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
Van driver Goswami worked in craft services for eight years, then saw jobs taper off.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
In early 2025, prices rise again, peaking at $4.79 on Feb. 8, then taper off to around $4.00 by early May, finishing at $4.47 on May 17, 2025.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The hiring pressures of a few years ago have tapered off.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
This momentum of new applications has somewhat tapered off, although new benefit claims are still higher than usual.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
In early 2025, prices rise again, peaking at $4.79 on Feb. 8, then taper off to around $4.00 by early May, finishing at $4.47 on May 17, 2025.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The hiring pressures of a few years ago have tapered off.
—William Dunkelberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
This momentum of new applications has somewhat tapered off, although new benefit claims are still higher than usual.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 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,
26 June 2025
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But all this trouble didn’t diminish his affection.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
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The program’s vehicles were rentals and will be returned to vendors as the program subsides.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 June 2025
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Once the killing subsided, a desperate search began to find a way to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Three players ultimately declined to participate this time around: Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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The Dewey scenes are the most naturalistic, or at least the only time the meta-movie falls away enough to get lost in the story for a few minutes.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
22 June 2025
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As the old way of doing business fell away, the rich teams were getting richer while the rest were threatened with being left behind.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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In recent weeks, Trump has rolled back some of his steepest levies, easing costs imposed upon companies and alleviating concern about a sharp surge of inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Ultimately, mastering this approach not only enhances your sales performance but positions your company among the industry's top-tier, significantly easing future recruitment and fueling sustainable growth.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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