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taps

[taps] / tæps /
NOUN
curtains
Synonyms
STRONG
death exit extinction
WEAK
bitter end end of life end of the line lights out
NOUN
decease
Synonyms
STRONG
curtains demise departure dissolution dying passing quietus release silence sleep
WEAK
buying the farm defunction grim reaper passing away passing over the end
Antonyms
STRONG
birth

Example Sentences

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The couple's approach taps into a bigger shift in UK tourism, straying away from standard accommodation and towards what industry observers describe as "experience-led travel", where the stay itself becomes the destination.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The 140-year-old Albemarle, for example, taps the knowledge of some of its older workers concluding their careers by helping the company make detailed specifications for aging plants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

They had better hope their bankers don’t turn off the taps, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Tano taps his ears, just like the kids at school would sometimes do to get under Autumn’s skin.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer