petering (out)

verb

present participle of peter (out)
as in melting (away)

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  1. giving out
  2. falling away
  3. tapering off
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  • Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The shows are part of a growing cottage industry that the city is supporting by streamlining the permit process and giving out awards to creators.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of giving out
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  • When algorithms see these frictions falling away, the need for a driver premium plummets, deflating the surge price.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • But the memorandum drafted between Kyiv and Washington on an early-stage drone deal appears to suggest those obstacles may be falling away.
    — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Definition of falling away
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  • Al-Deek says relief can come from a few different directions — hormone replacement therapy, switching to a different antidepressant, adjusting your dose or tapering off the medication altogether.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rain chances continue into Thursday, with storm activity tapering off in the evening.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapering off
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“Petering (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petering%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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