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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of taper off
The analyst said this credit will remain in place through 2032 and taper off by 2034, providing about $250 million a year in cash generation from 2030 to 2035.
—
Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
The call consists of a line of notes that taper off as the sound spreads, alerting passersby to the presence of a creature in a nearby stream.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Each practice has featured myriad personnel groupings, with the offensive and defensive scheme installs tapering off as game preparation takes shape.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
In the experiment, feline interest seemed to taper off as the list of words was spoken aloud.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for taper off
Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
The call consists of a line of notes that taper off as the sound spreads, alerting passersby to the presence of a creature in a nearby stream.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Each practice has featured myriad personnel groupings, with the offensive and defensive scheme installs tapering off as game preparation takes shape.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
In the experiment, feline interest seemed to taper off as the list of words was spoken aloud.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for taper off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taper off
Verb
-
The Congressional Budget Office projected that the administration’s tariff policy would decrease the total deficits by up to $4 trillion over the next decade.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
-
Motor vehicle thefts declined 21 percent this month and 27 percent year-to-date, while burglaries decreased 28 percent from July 2024.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
The reality is that professionalism, delivered consistently, will outlast attempts to diminish it.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Once the mayhem of the transfer window has subsided, before those competitions kicking off their group stages, The Athletic will take a deeper look at each club’s position within the rules beyond domestic borders.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
-
After eight weeks, his symptoms had subsided, but the man still only had 20/40 vision in his left eye due to the development of a cataract.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The finding was revealed in a misconduct complaint filed in June 2025 against the still-working Hartig, who has challenged the accuracy of the report and who declined to comment personally or comment at length through a spokesman and attorney.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
-
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority declined to comment, citing pending litigation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Since the band released the set in 2009, Greatest Hits has fallen away from these charts and returned multiple times.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
-
As other symbols of wokeness fall away — including PC Principal now bringing the literal Jesus Christ into their school, and re-dubbing himself Power Christian Principal — Cartman goes through an existential crisis.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Actual speeds vary by location, and some speeds may fall below the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recommended broadband speeds of 100 Mbps. Use theFCC’s Broadband Map to find ISPs and their maximum speeds in your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Offering pet benefits is a remote-friendly option that can not only support employee well-being but also ease the financial pressures of modern pet ownership that all generations face.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
On Monday, Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia's H20 chip sales in China as a condition for easing restrictions to allow the chip to be sold there.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taper%20off. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share