taper

[tey-per] / ˈteɪ pər /

VERB

decrease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate dwindle lessen recede subside taper off

STRONG

bate close diminish drain fade narrow reduce rescind thin wane weaken

WEAK

die away die out thin out wind down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enlarge extend grow increase rise

STRONG

expand raise strengthen

WEAK

go up

Example Sentences

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Any meaningful recovery is expected only after 2027, as new capacity additions taper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Showers are expected to taper off by late Friday evening with dry and warmer weather returning through the middle of next week.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

If so, GDP growth is also likely to taper off.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Jon blew out the taper he carried, preferring not to risk an open flame amidst so much old dry paper.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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