Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
Verb
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Scrutinizing his military background feels like the only way to dull the edge of this razor-sharp politician.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026 -
Absent the friction of putting thoughts into language, thinking dulls.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Decades of research indicate that psychological flexibility plays an important role in buffering the negative effects of stress and a broad range of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.—
Joan M. Cook,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Multiple security checkpoints buffered the site from the street, and officers from both agencies maintained a heavy presence throughout the groundbreaking ceremony.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Then wipe the top and bottom of each blade with a microfiber cloth dampened with all-purpose cleaner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That was just one lesson learned during the drama series panel, moderated by Emily Longeretta at the Variety A Night in the Writers’ Room event in Los Angeles.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The filmmaker announced the film’s YouTube premiere date this morning during a panel in Cannes, which was moderated by Deadline.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Grey walls are softened with light-wood chevron floors, and the interiors play with colors and textures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The Premier League and EFL are still sorting through the details of future parachute payments, which are intended to soften the financial blow of being relegated.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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