phased down

verb

Definition of phased downnext
past tense of phase down
as in decreased
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually tourism along the coast phases down after Labor Day

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  1. diminished
  2. subsided
  3. fell
  4. eased
Verb
  • Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminished
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  • Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Netanyahu's legal and political predicaments are being subsided when the war is still ongoing.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsided
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  • Minx’s reprieve was short-lived with season 2 being felled by limited press opportunities during the 2023 strikes — and sadly, third chances aren’t really a thing.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • He was felled by a lightning quick Jofra Archer bouncer that smashed into the grille, but still scored a match-saving 59.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of fell
Verb
  • The store was shut during the COVID-19 pandemic and was reopened briefly after Shanghai eased lockdown measures.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Soon after, tensions eased, and Carlsen came to New York to compete in FIDE’s World Rapid and Blitz Championship.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of eased
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