Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarsened
Verb
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Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The piece is crafted from solid poplar wood, finished with a white wash, and sits on top of sturdy iron legs, which have adjustable levels to accommodate uneven floors or area rugs.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broader trends suggest an uneven labor market, with professions like health care continuing to thrive while other fields lag, Stahle said.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The franchise is coming off its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and is one of the two frontrunners in a conference depleted by injuries to star players on rival teams.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Social Security is facing questions about its long-term future, with the program’s trust funds projected to be depleted by 2034.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hurts wore out a defense without Micah Parsons on touchdown runs of 4 and 8 yards — no legal tush push needed.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mormons have also sometimes been falsely stereotyped as being polygamists because some of their early founders and members were, but the group banned polygamy in 1890.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Although dogs and cats are often stereotyped as natural enemies, animal behaviorists say that, with proper introductions and a calm environment, these species can form deep and lasting bonds.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the end, the Guardians’ leverage arms were overexposed, and their bats ran out of magic.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without shelter or sufficient support, this group is consistently overexposed to summer temperatures.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Coarsened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarsened. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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