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tapering

ADJECTIVE
conical
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Tapering tends to benefit the dollar as it suggests the Fed is one step closer toward tighter monetary policy.

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2021

Tapering off his forays downfield at the end, Jackson finished tantalizingly short of Michael Vick’s single-game record of 173 yards rushing by a quarterback.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2019

Tapering off is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.

From The Guardian • May 6, 2017

Mr. Foster’s social life is the Tapering Vapor.

From New York Times • May 25, 2016

Tapering carpals as long as a man’s arm.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor