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attenuated

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verb

past tense of attenuate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attenuated
Adjective
The traditional means of video-game storytelling—cutscenes, voice-over narration, and conversations with other characters—are present only in the most attenuated, enigmatic forms. Gabriel Winslow-Yost, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 The causal link is too attenuated, and the size of the adjustment is too small, to move the needle in a $100 Trillion credit market. George Calhoun, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 There’s also some evidence that vaccines containing live, attenuated viruses may be risky for people with lupus. Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024 So, in certain cases, people are being asked to wait two weeks if they were vaccinated with a certain type of Covid-19 vaccine - a live attenuated vaccine. Victoria Forster, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for attenuated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attenuated
Adjective
  • The sword consists of a short, elongated, pointed blade with a handle with antennas, made of iron, combined with spheres made of copper alloys or copper.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
  • The track also featured a rumble strip on the left for Turn 14, and the apex of Turn 15 was a bit elongated, both of which should help drivers navigate the section.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And many are even expecting an uptick in ad rates (also known as CPMs and reflecting the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers) tied to linear cable and broadcast.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 May 2025
  • This allows for a surprisingly simple linear reactor design that is cheaper to build and operate.
    David Szondy May 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Chaos is a constant for the outdoor winter sport with single-elimination playoffs that relies on the bounces of an elongated sphere.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
  • The new device measures in at 5.8mm, which Samsung claims is its thinnest ever Galaxy S smartphone.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The animals have longer beaks, a more slender build and more distinctive dorsal fins than common bottlenose dolphins, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, a nonprofit.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
  • The handle is slender, ergonomically shaped, and has divots for an easier grip (and more control).
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025

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“Attenuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attenuated. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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