narcotize

verb

Definition of narcotizenext
as in to stupefy

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Recent Examples of narcotize Most are unable to rise above the stylistic miasma of the production — Whitehead sounds narcotized even when Pip isn’t on drugs — or the entirely new words they’ve been asked to say. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2023 The smartphone, for all its wonder and utility, has also proved to be a narcotizing agent. — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2019 What would happen if Parker really turned on, tuned in and dropped out, and took his show to mind-expanding — not just narcotizing — heights? — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2019 This deeply autobiographical novel recounts growing up gay in rural France, where the men and women scuff and strain against economic morbidity, class invisibility and narcotizing boredom. — New York Times, 25 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotize
  1. stupefy
  2. sedate
  3. alleviate
  4. relieve
  5. mitigate
  6. relax
  7. allay
  8. assuage
Verb
  • Starting with a tone-setting marvel early, Room contorted and unfurled himself to 15 saves — including several other stupefying ones.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
  • Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of stupefy
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  • He was intubated and on a ventilator, receiving medications to sedate him.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Routine doctor’s appointments can become so overwhelming that his parents sometimes need to sedate him.
    — Jason Kane, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of sedate
Verb
  • Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The patented, portable Ready Rocker is ergonomically designed to help alleviate discomfort, relieve back pain, reduce stress, calm anxiety and improve sleep, fitting both deep and shallow seating with two rocking positions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviate
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  • New York City is counting on office-to-apartment conversions to help relieve its housing shortage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Investors were also relieved that fiscal risks may be less severe than previously feared, after government revenue surprised on the upside, with tax collections recovering strongly during the first half, Camelia noted.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 July 2026
Definition of relieve
Verb
  • To mitigate those losses, scientists are developing a wide range of tools—combining advances in genetics, breeding, and crop physiology—to make agriculture more resilient to climate risks.
    — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Developers included several measures to mitigate environmental impacts to animals and habitats, offset greenhouse gas emissions and create a wildfire protection plan.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of mitigate
Verb
  • The idea is that your body and mind can fully relax in these situations.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Adri Salido / Getty Images Moroccan border controls were gradually relaxed during July and were allegedly removed as crowds surged toward the Tarajal crossing during Morocco’s Throne Day holiday, the reports said.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • Helping allay those jitters are some big shows set to deliver during the latter half of 2026 including The Gentlemen Season 2 for Netflix and Apple TV’s Guilty Creatures, both made by ITV Studios indies.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026
  • But YouTube’s own experiments with AI should allay those fears, at least to some extent and for the foreseeable future.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of allay
Verb
  • It was not assuaged by the line for technical support that quickly formed down the center aisle of the auditorium.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • Other businesses are having to increase their optionality in order to assuage anxiety from their boards or investors about future geopolitical uncertainty, Homkes said.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of assuage

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“Narcotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotize. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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