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

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Last week, Microsoft announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to build a healthcare-focused AI model that taps Mayo’s clinical health data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The series also taps into wider conversations about age-gap relationships and the way they are perceived.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The dominance of e-commerce means shoppers from college students to retirees are used to buying marked-down clothing in just a few taps from the comfort of their sofas.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Now she’s got everybody out of bounds, then she taps it real soft and it falls in front of them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A car passes by, and Alex taps the side of his glasses.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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