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as in reduces
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
the aspirin dulled his headache and he was soon feeling better
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as in fades
to make white or lighter by removing color
the painting's once-vivid colors have been dulled by time
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Recent Examples of dulls
His status as a third-round pick dulls how the Eagles view his potential to fulfill either question.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Concern has grown over on whether AI will become a catalyst that enriches humanity or a technological toxin that dulls human intelligence while wiping out millions of high-paying jobs.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
The underpowered engine dulls the otherwise capable chassis, fuel economy is merely average and the move towards touchscreen-heavy controls comes at the expense of usability.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Absent the friction of putting thoughts into language, thinking dulls.
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Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Roasting the root veggie dulls their spiciness and brings out their natural sweetness, so much so, the technique might just convert some radish haters.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Despite its stellar cast, the cumbersome plot dulls the comedic beats that would otherwise be razor-sharp.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
After months of cold weather, your windows are likely coated with a layer of grime that dulls your view and makes even the brightest day feel a little gray.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Concern has grown over on whether AI will become a catalyst that enriches humanity or a technological toxin that dulls human intelligence while wiping out millions of high-paying jobs.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
The underpowered engine dulls the otherwise capable chassis, fuel economy is merely average and the move towards touchscreen-heavy controls comes at the expense of usability.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Absent the friction of putting thoughts into language, thinking dulls.
—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Roasting the root veggie dulls their spiciness and brings out their natural sweetness, so much so, the technique might just convert some radish haters.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Despite its stellar cast, the cumbersome plot dulls the comedic beats that would otherwise be razor-sharp.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
After months of cold weather, your windows are likely coated with a layer of grime that dulls your view and makes even the brightest day feel a little gray.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dulls
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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But with parking spaces costing thousands of dollars apiece — one transportation cost analysis put the land-and-construction cost of a surface parking space at about $8,000 in 2022 dollars — the incentive to design bigger spaces quickly fades.
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Then again later, because the panic fades before anything gets built.
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This is the type of consistency that numbs fans from their love of the game.
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.
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His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Hers was protected by a wide headpiece while a pink lipstick brightens her smile, her nails are painted in an ever-chic milky shade.
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Niacinamide and vitamin E work to strengthen, vitamin C brightens, AHA exfoliates and smooths, and collagen peptides help reduce the appearance of fine lines while boosting elasticity.
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When foreign investors pull money out of the country, demand for the rupiah drops, and the currency weakens.
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Every interaction either builds confidence or weakens it.
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Several studies show that dietary fiber blunts the blood sugar response, helping prevent spikes and dips.
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The cinematography drains vitality from even its most visually obvious ideas with lighting that blunts the impact of nearly every other department.
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“Dulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dulls. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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