discourages

present tense third-person singular of discourage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discourages Luckily, lots of matcha cups also come with a whisk holder, which discourages bacteria formation—like this handmade set that will easily fit in with your robust collection of Italian splatterware. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 Michigan's Department of Natural Resources discourages people from keeping wild animals as pets. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Allowing more sunlight in also discourages the growth of mold. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 The edges of the rug are reinforced with a self-binding technique that discourages loose threads and encourages the sides to lie flat, mitigating tripping hazards. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 Psilocybin encourages hair growth and discourages graying in mice. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 When that environment potentially discourages risk-taking, open dialogue, or resilience, the intangible ROI of college erodes. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Also tamping down interest in visiting the big trees is the fact that the park management actively discourages visitors from identifying the tallest trees. Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025 Some college policies will lead to a student’s suspension, expulsion or other academic discipline if they are found to be near drugs, which discourages students from reaching out for help during an overdose emergency, according to Haney’s office. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourages
Verb
  • This inconsistency frustrates drivers and reduces their confidence in public charging networks, further slowing EV adoption.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Naturally, this frustrates Marshall, not for himself, but for the countless players who lives who dedicate their lives to servicing others in need.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the velvety elegance of Paris, Jacques (Guillaume des Forêts, nearly a Timothée Chalamet look-alike), a floppy-haired painter, dissuades Marthe (Isabelle Weingarten) from jumping into the Seine when her fiancé abandons her.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Choose one that deters all but the most determined squirrels and place it away from your bulb bed.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To be sure, more frequent exams can increase the chances of false positives—a stressful experience that sometimes deters future screenings.
    Jennie Durant, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Discourages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourages. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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