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tapering 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

Example Sentences

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Flood had previously warned that CTA buying was tapering off.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

County on Friday, with showers tapering off late in the evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

If it’s a first episode, doctors will typically recommend tapering off an antidepressant after six to 12 months from remission of symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

So in 2022, Julie started tapering off of her medication after talking with her primary care doctor.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025

“Listen, shorty,” Jim now said to Tess, his laughter tapering off.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds