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tapers 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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“If the geopolitical backdrop does stabilize and the U.S.-Iran conflict tapers off, we would expect the pre-conflict relative strength of the Northeast Asian tech sector to reassert itself,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

Similarly, Mr. Sunak has a limited number of options for reviving the economy even if inflation tapers off and interest rates stop rising.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

The audience chatter tapers off as the stage lights come up, and Student Council Maddie steps up to the microphone.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli