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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
With a short base cut, tapered front locks, and slightly longer layers, the Trinity cut sits somewhere between a pixie cut and a bob, borrowing from the cyberpunk aesthetic of the films.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Each holder is designed to fit standard-sized tapered candles, and they’re made of durable cast aluminum in antique bronze or brass finishes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Its rectangular shape sits flush against the foot of a bed, and its tapered wooden feet give the modern glam piece a touch of rustic charm.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The fly reel is spooled with a weight-forward floating line, 20-pound backing and a 4X tapered leader.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Leggings Depot Joggers These joggers from Leggings Depot have an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband, relaxed, tapered legs, and stretchy ankle cuffs.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
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
Plus, the side walls are slightly tapered to regulate heat and evaporation, which allows steam to escape more quickly and helps with flipping food in the pan.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 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
Each module contains four ultra-pure germanium crystals, tapered into hexagonal shapes, and cooled to about minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit cryogenic temperatures for optimal performance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Domingo’s jacket was paired with black tapered trousers and black shoes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
With a short base cut, tapered front locks, and slightly longer layers, the Trinity cut sits somewhere between a pixie cut and a bob, borrowing from the cyberpunk aesthetic of the films.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Each holder is designed to fit standard-sized tapered candles, and they’re made of durable cast aluminum in antique bronze or brass finishes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Its rectangular shape sits flush against the foot of a bed, and its tapered wooden feet give the modern glam piece a touch of rustic charm.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The fly reel is spooled with a weight-forward floating line, 20-pound backing and a 4X tapered leader.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Leggings Depot Joggers These joggers from Leggings Depot have an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband, relaxed, tapered legs, and stretchy ankle cuffs.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Plus, the side walls are slightly tapered to regulate heat and evaporation, which allows steam to escape more quickly and helps with flipping food in the pan.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 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
Each module contains four ultra-pure germanium crystals, tapered into hexagonal shapes, and cooled to about minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit cryogenic temperatures for optimal performance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapered
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The study led by Phillips that published last year found that the vaccine reduced signs of chlamydia during a koala's breeding age and decreased death from the disease by 64%.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Darrow says the orchard’s acreage has decreased by half, mirroring the state’s overall decline since 2000.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Guiducci arrives at a moment when some of that anger has subsided, and the punch-drunk culture seems counterintuitively eager to escape into nostalgia and tastemaking, splashy profiles, and — just sometimes — confrontational journalism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Employees said the mold problem still hadn’t subsided as of early this year.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Talks are focusing on unwinding that whole cut in gradual monthly increments and the group has reached an agreement in principle to raise output by at least 135,000 bpd from October, two sources said.—
Robert Ilich,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Apple's vanilla one-size-fits-most iPhone is always the centerpiece of the lineup, and this year's iteration is expected to bring the typical batch of gradual iterative upgrades.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if military victory in the conventional sense remains uncertain, Russia has been diminished in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result can mean fatigue, irritability and diminished mental focus for the individual tasked with working in the heat.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most enterprises operate hybrid environments combining legacy systems, modern processors and various service providers—making a phased approach essential for managing risk while demonstrating value.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Because of that overt threat, all of the hostage deals so far were designed as phased and gradual, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cal Fire’s newest proposal for Jackson, dubbed AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres with a patchwork of small clearcuts and is silent on tree sizes to be felled.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Footage from the 1966 Italian documentary Africa Addio, of a herd of elephants being felled by both ground hunters and sharpshooters in helicopters, is distressing to watch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the 1990s, Bill was decades of biblical study away from that progressive stance.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, some pressures have eased compared with a year ago.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, things between the two eased, with Sheen returning to work with Lorre on his show Bookie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tapered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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