detumescent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for detumescent
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, efforts had to be suspended for a period due to the sudden movement of a collapsed structure, according to the outlet.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While driving on deflated tires, Moore lost control of his vehicle, swerved into the westbound lanes and collided with a Lexus RX350 SUV, according to a news release from the State Patrol.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Detumescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detumescent. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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