as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Recent Examples of taper off
The snowfall will slowly taper off beginning Saturday morning.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
But while red flag warnings will be in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County until 6 p.m. Thursday, the strong winds are forecast to taper off Wednesday afternoon as an ocean breeze blows onto the coast.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
More was coming, though it was slated to taper off into Monday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Then, in early December, around the time the drone sightings in Britain began to taper off, drones appeared above Ramstein Air Base in Germany, one of the largest American military posts in Europe.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
But while red flag warnings will be in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County until 6 p.m. Thursday, the strong winds are forecast to taper off Wednesday afternoon as an ocean breeze blows onto the coast.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
More was coming, though it was slated to taper off into Monday.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Then, in early December, around the time the drone sightings in Britain began to taper off, drones appeared above Ramstein Air Base in Germany, one of the largest American military posts in Europe.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
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One 2024 study of 1,247 adults from 91 countries by the University of Southampton and Bath found that, after a month of practicing mindfulness for 10 minutes daily, participants reported reduced depression, improved wellbeing, and decreased anxiety.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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But between 2001 and 2024, the county’s population increased by about 560,000 people, while the daily booking average decreased by about 27%, even including the recent rise.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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The new aid package swiftly follows Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States once more, and U.S. support for Ukraine could diminish soon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Health experts fear that a US withdrawal from the agency would significantly diminish the agency's resources and capabilities, leave the world more vulnerable to health threats, and isolate the US, hurting its own interests and leaving the country less prepared to respond to another pandemic.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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Even so, Reynolds felt a connection and interest in the role that wouldn’t subside over the long development period.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Although rains are expected to subside Sunday evening into Monday, flash-flood and mudslide risks for the wildfire burn scar areas will persist through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Heritage Foundation declined to comment for this story.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, a representative for the Royal Warrant Holders Association also declined to comment on the changes and whether companies may be added to the list in the future.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two minutes and 40 seconds after liftoff, the Super Heavy fell away and the Starship continued the climb to space on the power of its six Raptor engines.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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With Republicans now in charge, the barriers to the bill’s passage appear to have fallen away.—
Karoun Demirjian,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Brian Sunshine via Reuters In eastern North Carolina, drifting snow was expected with near-blizzard conditions in the state's Outer Banks, where up to 8 inches could fall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed American ideal fell short of reality.—
AJ Willingham,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, crude settled below $76 and that will hopefully help ease concerns over a return of inflation.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though dangerous fire weather conditions have eased, officials warned of other potential risks that impacted neighborhoods, including toxic waste and hazardous electricity and gas lines.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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