die (down)

verb

Definition of die (down)next
as in to taper off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die (down)
  1. taper off
  2. decrease
  3. moderate
  4. diminish
  5. subside
  6. lessen
Verb
  • Increasing Daytime Movement Whitetail research shows that daytime movement gradually increases throughout summer and fall, peaks during the rut, and tapers off into the late season.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
  • For her monologue, Grande wore a magenta strapless dress complete with a corseted top and an extreme sweetheart neckline, which flared out into a voluminous tulip skirt that tapered off at her calves.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of taper off
Verb
  • Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $0.03 million from $0.23 million, primarily due to a decrease in sales revenue.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Shahidi had also moderated a conversation with Palmer for a recent book event at Harvard University.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • But now, arrivals have diminished significantly, and officials closed the city’s last migrant shelter last month.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Black Lives Matter is severely diminished as an institution.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Storm surge, wind and rain should subside on the island Wednesday night as Rafael traverses the Gulf of Mexico.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.
    Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of subside
Verb
  • Even though the goal isn’t necessarily to lessen specific symptoms, that sometimes happens, Myrick says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Some research has found that capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy peppers, may help lessen symptoms of coughing.8 6.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of lessen
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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