PETERING (OUT) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

petering (out)

verb

present participle of peter (out)

as in melting (away)

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This year’s contest recognized emerging writers across feature scripts, a dedicated horror/thriller race, TV pilots, short films, and a special screenplay mentorship category, giving out more than $18,000 in prizes.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026
The other 90 percent are not prohibited from giving out candy.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of giving out

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My belief is that Benedict literally thought that the historic falling away from the church during his papacy was a sign of the end times.

— David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
The gatekeepers who controlled which stories were told to the wider public are falling away.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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How long tapering off testosterone takes Recovery is not uniform.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Not doing so and focusing just on sandals and flip-flops means the brand peaks in the spring-summer, and then see the business tapering off in the fall.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tapering off

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