as in softens
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mellows
Verb
-
There’s an adjustment period — percale can feel crisp at first — but most people acclimate within a week or two and find cotton softens further with every wash, rather than pilling or degrading like synthetics.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Many types of seeds benefit from soaking in room temperature water before planting, which softens the outer covering and allows the seed germ to break through easier.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
This process begins with the day’s first light, when photoreceptive proteins called opsins in the gonads detect sunlight, triggering production of a hormone that matures developing gametes.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Characteristic of its name, in early summer, this tree or shrub produces a berry-like fruit that matures to a purplish color.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This variety is heat-tolerant and typically ripens later in summer, from July to August, says McCabe.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But as the season progresses, that outlet diminishes.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
-
As the morning progresses, the radiant will continue to climb, but the sunrise and brightening skies will hinder visibility.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Our survey of Americans ages 18-29 allows for a closer look at the sentiments of young adults at a moment of rapid technological advancement and geopolitical change.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Cox Farms now grows most of its tomatoes in greenhouses in Canada to avoid weather issues, according to Bradley.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Vandals targeted a non-profit farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts that grows food for people in need.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Mellows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellows. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
