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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 tapered
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z pumps covered the foot in mirror-bright Vintage Rose laminated calf leather, narrowing into a tapered point above a 100mm stiletto and the house’s red sole.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
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Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Trendy Queen wide-leg pants have a flowy, palazzo-like look with a tapered tulip hem.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For a more modern and trendy pick, these barrel-leg jeans are a cool and versatile pair with fading, whiskering, and a darker-toned side panel that creates a tapered effect.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Front pleating and a tapered waist create a stylish, A-line shape that’s easy to dress up or down.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
The tapered jeans feature a high-rise fit and are made from soft, machine-washable cotton.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Instead of a flowy, wide-leg silhouette, these pants feature a streamlined, tapered fit through the legs, all while keeping the same flexible, comfort-first waistband of most linen pant styles.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Dynamic contrasts were boldly drawn, but phrases and passages were also beautifully tapered, up and down, when they were meant to.
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Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
Cheetahs have tapered limbs with a lower moment of inertia, which should make running more efficient.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Elevated four feet at the highest point, the steps tapered to the ground and left enough space for the dog to retreat.
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Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Its tapered base fits most cupholders, and the insulated design does a great job keeping drinks cold well past the first sip.
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Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Christian Louboutin’s Miss Z pumps covered the foot in mirror-bright Vintage Rose laminated calf leather, narrowing into a tapered point above a 100mm stiletto and the house’s red sole.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
The Trendy Queen wide-leg pants have a flowy, palazzo-like look with a tapered tulip hem.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
For a more modern and trendy pick, these barrel-leg jeans are a cool and versatile pair with fading, whiskering, and a darker-toned side panel that creates a tapered effect.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Front pleating and a tapered waist create a stylish, A-line shape that’s easy to dress up or down.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
The tapered jeans feature a high-rise fit and are made from soft, machine-washable cotton.
—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Verb
Men’s styles include the Miles, a relaxed wide fit; the Jerald, a straight fit; the Benjamin, a tapered fit; the SlimR, a slim tapered; and the Hack, a slim straight.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The powder blue car was shaped like a torpedo, with Rolls-Royce’s unmistakable vertical grille, an open cockpit and a rear that tapered like a dove.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
On either side, the bodice of Blanchett's gown split into two billowing sleeves that tapered at her wrists.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Instead of a flowy, wide-leg silhouette, these pants feature a streamlined, tapered fit through the legs, all while keeping the same flexible, comfort-first waistband of most linen pant styles.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Dynamic contrasts were boldly drawn, but phrases and passages were also beautifully tapered, up and down, when they were meant to.
—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
Cheetahs have tapered limbs with a lower moment of inertia, which should make running more efficient.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Elevated four feet at the highest point, the steps tapered to the ground and left enough space for the dog to retreat.
—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapered
Adjective
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The deal focused overwhelmingly on constraining Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for gradual sanctions relief.
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The developments mark the latest in a series of back-and-forth strikes centered around the strait, casting uncertainty over the US-Iran agreement signed earlier this month which stipulates the gradual restoration of normal marine traffic.
Verb
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
Adjective
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In exchange, Iran received phased relief from international economic sanctions.
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As a multi-phased review by UK regulators may have thrown their own spanner in Para-WBD works last week, there is some serious money on the table for Ellison and his Oracle founder father if the merger isn’t locked in by September 30.
Verb
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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Spoofing has subsided noticeably in recent days.
Adjective
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His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.
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In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.
Verb
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Trump’s critics, especially in Israel, worry that the agreement effectively allows Iran to repair a proxy force diminished by months of Israeli pummeling.
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Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
Verb
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.
Verb
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In the bond market, Treasury yields eased with oil prices.
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Those fears eased Wednesday evening when Micron reported earnings.
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“Tapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapered. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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