sedated

Definition of sedatednext
past tense of sedate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedated
Verb
  • Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, who wandered the Amazon for 22 years at the beginning of the 20th century before vanishing without a trace, wrote that the breath of the anaconda stupefied its prey.
    Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the years after the schedule was relaxed, three more instances were discovered before the crash.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Tailoring became lighter, proportions relaxed and layering more instinctive, creating wardrobes that feel versatile rather than prescriptive.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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“Sedated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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