View synonyms for ease off

ease off

Fall away, gradually decrease, as in The market's easing off, so we may get some stocks more cheaply . [Late 1800s]
Also, ease up . Lessen in severity, relax; abate. For example, I wish you'd ease off on Harold; he's doing the best he can , or The wind's eased up so I think the storm is just about over . [Late 1800s] Also see let up .

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Doncic scored 21 points in the quarter, including nine in the first three minutes, to give the Lakers a lead that grew to 30 in the second half before they fully eased off the gas.

From Los Angeles Times

When we got close, McGinnis would call out which direction the shark was facing, and Lowe would ease off the throttle so we could quietly glide up behind the shark.

From Los Angeles Times

One eases off expecting specific results and being disappointed when things don’t turn out according to a rigid vision of success and delights in surprises no one could have imagined.

From Los Angeles Times

"The momentum continued throughout the Covid period and even today, interest has only eased off a little."

From BBC

She's easing off plans to make life more expensive for wealthy non-doms – and is expected to approve new airport runways and cut welfare.

From BBC

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