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tapered

[tey-perd] / ˈteɪ pərd /








ADJECTIVE
tapering
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Antonyms


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“The real test will come in May, by which point the flow of tax refunds will have tapered off significantly, while high gas prices probably will remain elevated,” Pantheon’s Tombs writes.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“The real test will come in May, by which point the flow of tax refunds will have tapered off significantly, while high gas prices probably will remain elevated,” Tombs writes.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The destination weddings have tapered off since Covid, but the hotel is seeing a spate of destination proposals and destination vow renewals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The truth of this Dodgers season was recently found in a place where all sports truths are clipped and tapered and styled into reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Abuela Celia’s fingers were tapered and delicate and rested on her hips.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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