1
as in to weaken
to diminish the physical strength of
three weeks of being sick in bed had noticeably softened her
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2
as in to alleviate
to lessen the shock of
had tried to soften the blow of her rejection to his marriage proposal
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Recent Examples of soften
Cole's claims that in 1908, the chef dipped a sandwich in aus-jus to soften it for a customer who had bad gums.
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James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In moving on from Tucker and not subjecting a rookie to a kicking competition with a potential Hall of Famer, the Ravens softened an already volatile situation.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The buttery texture melts right into your skin, clearing away makeup and dirt while soothing and softening with algae and aromatherapy oils.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 10 July 2025
Just that it’s formulated with 25% snail mucin, which boosts skin moisture and radiance and calms and softens the complexion.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
In moving on from Tucker and not subjecting a rookie to a kicking competition with a potential Hall of Famer, the Ravens softened an already volatile situation.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
The buttery texture melts right into your skin, clearing away makeup and dirt while soothing and softening with algae and aromatherapy oils.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 10 July 2025
Just that it’s formulated with 25% snail mucin, which boosts skin moisture and radiance and calms and softens the complexion.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
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Also in the Pacific, Tropical Depression Iona, over 1,400 miles west of Honolulu, continued weakening as it was expected to cross the International Date Line on Saturday, according to a hurricane center advisory.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The job market weakened sharply during the late spring and early summer as President Trump's tariffs began to take effect.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pair your medication with lifestyle changes – like nutrition and exercise – to alleviate any adverse symptoms.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Watson suggested adding 500 beds to the North Central Unit in Castle Rock, along with a new 1,000-bed prison, which, combined, would help alleviate the state's overcrowding problem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Climate scientists anticipate if nothing is done to mitigate the toll of climate change, Wisconsin will have three times the number of extremely hot days and quadruple the number of extremely hot nights by 2050.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The transformative effects of emerging technologies in this year by artificial intelligence and quantum computing will be hugely impactful; however, their cybersecurity challenges on society will require the need for proactive security adaptation and collaboration to mitigate new threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Things have tempered now that pads have come on, but this group looks ready to hit someone else.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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But analysts are tempering Alphabet’s success both in the present and future with the outcome of a pending court ruling.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 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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Switzerland fans, along with a sprinkling of Wales fans, buffered the gaps.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The sleek, stylish, and softly cushioned Sonos Ace is now marked down by $154, and that's music to our ears.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Look for breathable, sweat-wicking polos, technical pants with stretch and unfettered freedom, versatile layers like lightweight rain jackets and zip-ups to stay comfortable through changing weather conditions, reliable gloves, cushioned socks and spikeless or hybrid shoes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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“Soften.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soften. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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