Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Instead, Eco dulls down the throttle response, and the steering becomes a bit less reactive.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025 -
While some stress-relieving supplements can have something of a sedative effect, these just calm you down without dulling your energy levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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And existing immunity could, for a time, still buffer against an infectious deluge, especially from pathogens that remain quite rare globally.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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This orientation toward work was buffered, in part, by strong labor unions and a relatively sturdy social safety net.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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For one, rising tariffs would likely slow economic growth, dampening inflation as consumers and businesses pare spending.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Mix gentle soap or mild detergent with warm water and then dampen a soft cloth to wipe down the suitcase exterior, explains Shields.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
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The panel was moderated by Variety senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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They’ll be moderated by Minnelli’s longtime friend and collaborator Jim Caruso, who is featured in the doc along with Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey, the late Chita Rivera — and the star herself.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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In people who give birth, this joint softens and becomes extra flexible.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol softened the blow of a loss and got players opening up to each other about the game.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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