Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarsening
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These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026 -
At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Analysis is valuable to prevent biases like stereotyping and misjudging probabilities, while intuition is valuable for creativity and rapid adaptation to complex problems.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Trump dismissed reports suggesting that recent military operations against Iran were rapidly depleting key missile inventories, arguing instead that the US is moving to significantly strengthen its industrial base.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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That included center Marco Rossi going to the Canucks, depleting the Wild’s depth there while getting better on the blue line.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Coarsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarsening. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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