tapered off

VERB

decrease to a point

Synonyms

WEAK

abate bate close come to a point die away die out diminish drain dwindle fade lessen narrow recede reduce rescind subside thin thin out wane weaken wind down

Antonyms

WEAK

go up increase rise

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tapered off

Even as oil prices’ assent tapered off Monday afternoon, gasoline prices at the retail pump remain elevated.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

Streaming platforms’ focus on YA adaptations came as cable TV, which previously dominated the genre, tapered off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

The destination weddings have tapered off since Covid, but the hotel is seeing a spate of destination proposals and destination vow renewals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

Regarding uncertainties over how tariffs would impact inflation and corporate profitability, those worries have tapered off as time has passed.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2025

Her voice tapered off, and she thought about the family portrait on her desk, the tiny toddler clutching her leg.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton