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Recent Examples of mellowing
Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
The spring and summer months will elicit much mellowing.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at my experience, which—sadly—included no dogs, but has had a subtly mellowing effect on my own mood.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellowing
Noun
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Osteomalacia, a softening of the bones, was rare but occurred about twice as often in GLP-1 users, according to the study, which has not yet been peer reviewed.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Osteomalacia, a condition involving the softening of bones due to impaired mineralization, was rare but occurred about twice as often in the GLP-1 group.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because of this, healthy aging isn’t something natural selection can select for—not enough animals live long enough for healthy aging traits to confer an advantage to their species’ survival.—
Mallory Locklear,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those include aging infrastructure, limited commercial space and zoning rules that restrict opportunities for development.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are some of the most dangerous flowering weeds around.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some varieties can tolerate being in a home that is slightly too small for them, as this can prevent overwatering and encourage flowering.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plants grown in nurseries are crops maturing at different times throughout the year.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of the declines are a function of a maturing business where teams in a market like San Diego curtailed freebies and cheap tickets and moved toward a model of greater scarcity and premium experiences.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This slows the release of ethylene and helps delay ripening, and extends their shelf life by a few days.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Insects that lay eggs in the fruits are going to get a late start, so especially early ripening peaches may be insect free.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Back then, neither of us could have foreseen the pandemic, Georgia’s growing political unrest, a war in neighboring Ukraine, or the collapse of several multi-brand retailers, which altogether has slowed down progress for Situationist and Georgian fashion more broadly.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The data points to a lack of clarity around career progression and a growing willingness among HR professionals to walk away.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the work is not progressing.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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McGrath said Monday Dolton’s lawsuit against the insurance company is progressing, as the insurance company’s motion to dismiss the case was recently denied.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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