Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Meanwhile, the board’s paint has dulled and been scuffed up as thousands of people have walked across it.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025 -
But for her brother Brad Bradley, the pain hasn't dulled — and neither has his anger toward one crew member: the ship's cruise director, Kirk Detweiler.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Switzerland fans, along with a sprinkling of Wales fans, buffered the gaps.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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This means there is less chance of lag and buffering than the other two Hughesnet plans *Prices based on ZIP code 19146.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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In fact, the humidity on its way to dampen Ohioans' spirit this week is from the Gulf of Mexico and from a front moving in from the West and the South, according to Campbell.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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And evidence suggests that paying an entrance fee doesn’t dampen visitors’ enjoyment of their visit.—
Tate Watkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The forum, moderated by Marquette Law School senior fellow in law and public policy Alan Borsuk, was designed to foster an exchange of ideas among people invested in public education.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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For the first time, this season the audience can get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the on-stage collaboration between all five dance companies during a free panel discussion on July 29 at 5PM in the David Rubenstein Atrium featuring the artistic leaders of all five companies, moderated by Thake.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On the campaign trail, the president spent time courting faith leaders throughout the country, often refusing to soften his language in those venues as well.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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By then, Trump had softened his tariff stance and the markets had rebounded accordingly.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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