- present tense form of taper (3rd person singular).
tapers
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She started with hand-dipped tapers, working in the garage on the farm that helped her feel safe and connected to her parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Although battery storage initially manages the evening rise in electricity demand, gas-fired generation remains critical to maintain reliability after battery discharge tapers later in the night, East Daley adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
TYG could be comparatively well positioned if the recent surge in oil prices tapers off, as futures markets suggest is probable.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
The economy is likely to expand this year by an above-average rate of 2.8%, the IMF forecast, before growth tapers off to 2% in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Her fingertips kindled into ten blue tapers and she didn’t even feel it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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