coarsening

Definition of coarseningnext
present participle of coarsen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarsening
Verb
  • These vape devices aren’t failing or wearing out.
    Ryan Brennan March 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
  • At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Analysis is valuable to prevent biases like stereotyping and misjudging probabilities, while intuition is valuable for creativity and rapid adaptation to complex problems.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • More recent research published in The Lancet Global Health found that iron stores begin depleting at ferritin levels around 40-50, meaning a woman can feel genuinely terrible at a ferritin of 20 and still be told everything is fine.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The mounting toll has intensified concerns over how to counter drone swarms without depleting interceptor stockpiles that cost millions of dollars each to replace.
    Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
  • That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Coarsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarsening. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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