taper
verb (used without object)
to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
tapers
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present tense formof taper (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“The real test is what happens after Labor Day, when leisure demand tapers and airlines adjust fall capacity for a lower-fuel environment,” Cunningham wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
She started with hand-dipped tapers, working in the garage on the farm that helped her feel safe and connected to her parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
TYG could be comparatively well positioned if the recent surge in oil prices tapers off, as futures markets suggest is probable.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
The economy is likely to expand this year by an above-average rate of 2.8%, the IMF forecast, before growth tapers off to 2% in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Eventually, it tapers off, stuck on nearly a million notes as one of the users hesitates.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
