TAPERING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

tapering

verb

present participle of taper

as in decreasing

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 tapering This creates a rather different shape – a tower whose coil radius stays constant and uniform, rather than tapering into a mound. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 There was also some speculation on Tuesday that a pause in construction for a data center in Wyoming may be a signal that overall demand for AI capacity may be tapering. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 10 June 2026 And the 2026 Lancet Psychiatry network meta-analysis of 76 trials found abrupt discontinuation of any antidepressant carried meaningfully higher relapse risk than slow tapering with psychological support. — Jonathan Slater, STAT, 13 May 2026 In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming. — Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026 By tapering the metal base, the setting reduces visible metal and allows more light to reach the stone. — Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 Predawn temps will settle into the upper 40s and low 50s, which is ideal for runners squeezing in their final long training run before tapering in preparation for next weekend’s Austin Marathon and Half Marathon. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026 After tapering any doomscrolling habits, focus some of your newfound energy on the good by joining a charity, dance class or nature walk routine. — Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026

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But the population of mule deer has been steadily decreasing since the 1970s, leading some scientists to theorize that the newly resurgent wolves are relying on other prey, including beavers, rabbits and livestock, the 2021 report states.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
On Sunday, there is a 15% to 30% chance of rain, with the chances decreasing throughout the day.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of decreasing

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The afternoon started tough until the wind kept subsiding, and players began taking aim at flags.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Weather service and public safety officials said the safest thing to do is to stay away from the beaches altogether until the southern swells start subsiding.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Definition of subsiding

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Expensive eye creams have long been considered the gold standard for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of diminishing

Verb

There has been a lot of hand-wringing about the declining population of Los Angeles County, which lost 54,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, the biggest numeric population drop in the nation during that period, by far.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
For years now, Olathe Schools has talked about its problem of declining enrollment.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of declining

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The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of falling

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In other words, just as demand for orbit is exploding, the usable capacity of some orbital zones may be shrinking.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
His government also points to shrinking the gender pay gap and boosting support for women’s reproductive health.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 6 July 2026