as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day
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Recent Examples of phase down
The United States and many other countries are phasing down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which are also used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 6 May 2024
The deal does not require countries to phase out or phase down the use of fossil fuels.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
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This weekend, John Kerry, U.S. climate envoy, said the Biden administration would commit to not build any new coal plants and to phase down existing coal operations.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that’s the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found.
—Sibi Arasu, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2023
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 6 May 2024
The deal does not require countries to phase out or phase down the use of fossil fuels.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
Recommended Gratitude The transforming power of a thank-you note
This weekend, John Kerry, U.S. climate envoy, said the Biden administration would commit to not build any new coal plants and to phase down existing coal operations.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that’s the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found.
—Sibi Arasu, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase down
Verb
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These systems reduce manual checks, decreasing staff needed for routine tasks without replacing them entirely.—
Chris Ciabarra,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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By April 2024, fuel costs peaked for the year before starting to decrease again in May.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Projections of soaring power demand in the U.S. have led utility executives to turn to whatever power source is available—including wind and solar—even as the Trump Administration tries to diminish renewables.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, disorganized or opaque responses can damage reputations long after the crisis subsides.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Automation offers relief by assisting with tasks like weapon screening, easing staff burdens and speeding operations.—
Chris Ciabarra,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Officials have repeatedly hinted at its plan of further rate easing this year but have not yet followed through.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, the idea of a groundshare with Merseyside rivals Everton was mooted, but with both sets of supporters against the proposal, this fell flat.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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As the intensity of this debate has tapered off over time, it’s given way to hindsight.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
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Activity will likely taper off throughout the day on March 5, returning to quieter conditions by March 6.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Recent polls have suggested that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Big Savage Mountain, Bear Pen, and Dan’s Mountain Wildlands all provide valuable habitat for our declining bird populations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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When the world is falling apart, all the illogical perceptions fall away, leaving only what matters standing, and that which matters is no longer veiled by those perceptions.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Obi Toppin drilled his seventh triple of the night, this one falling away from the corner, to put the Pacers up with 3.5 seconds to play in the extra session.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Phase down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20down. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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