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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That stage is a silo-like cylinder with a tapered nose cone, measuring 165 feet tall, and weighing more than 200,000 pounds.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The legs are more tapered for a flattering finish, and the midweight fabric is a dream for the colder weather.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
This is a midsize glass with a tapered rim.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The tapered grips are slim but not short, leaving plenty of space for your hands to move around and adjust on the bars.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Gomez opted for her signature long almond nail shape, tapered ever-so-slightly to keep them feeling both elegant and polished.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The slouchy button-front cardigan pairs effortlessly with the matching straight-leg pants tapered at the ankle.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
On another occasion, he was spotted with another blue baseball cap and the back and sides of his head were obviously tapered.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
As was the case last season, Bunce has not tapered down the intensity of many sessions, with the opposite sometimes being the case.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In a photo released by the company, a pair of the whales can be seen breaching the choppy surface, pointing their smooth, tapered heads into the air.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Growth has been a highlight, with revenues increasing at an average annual rate of nearly 184% over the past three years, significantly exceeding the S&P 500; however, more recent growth has tapered to low single digits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Layer it with a mix of fall florals and your favorite centerpiece, or keep it simple with a tapered candle display.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That stage is a silo-like cylinder with a tapered nose cone, measuring 165 feet tall, and weighing more than 200,000 pounds.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The legs are more tapered for a flattering finish, and the midweight fabric is a dream for the colder weather.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
This is a midsize glass with a tapered rim.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The tapered grips are slim but not short, leaving plenty of space for your hands to move around and adjust on the bars.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The hour-glass heel is slightly tapered toward the center and flares out into a wide, round heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Gomez opted for her signature long almond nail shape, tapered ever-so-slightly to keep them feeling both elegant and polished.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The slouchy button-front cardigan pairs effortlessly with the matching straight-leg pants tapered at the ankle.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
On another occasion, he was spotted with another blue baseball cap and the back and sides of his head were obviously tapered.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
As was the case last season, Bunce has not tapered down the intensity of many sessions, with the opposite sometimes being the case.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In a photo released by the company, a pair of the whales can be seen breaching the choppy surface, pointing their smooth, tapered heads into the air.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Indeed, Kipping has modified his own original design, removing the tether and joining the paddles in a single structure, tapered on either side.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Growth has been a highlight, with revenues increasing at an average annual rate of nearly 184% over the past three years, significantly exceeding the S&P 500; however, more recent growth has tapered to low single digits.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapered
Verb
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Content licensing revenues decreased 27% to $59 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The median sale price for detached homes remained flat at $650,000, while attached homes decreased by 3% to $388,220.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The cold will persist into Tuesday before a gradual warm-up later in the week.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65 and a low around 40.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In Texas, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds to stem a measles outbreak weren't available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Floods in Cebu City had subsided late on Tuesday but power was still out in many places and telecommunications services were intermittent, a Reuters journalist in Cebu said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The plan calls for $19 million in phased infrastructure projects within five years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Her victory also carries national implications for Democrats, who are struggling to chart a path between progressive energy and centrist caution ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The France midfielder signed from Lyon in the summer has been eased into his Premier League career after a two-month injury layoff, with Guardiola using him mostly as an impact substitute since returning to action in mid-October.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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While spontaneous mentions of high prices increased for a fifth month, inflation expectations eased over the longer term.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapered. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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