NARCOTIZES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

narcotizes

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present tense third-person singular of narcotize

as in stupefies

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Shortening the distance between them, Apple says, alleviates data bottlenecks among the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, enabling better sustained multitasking performance and unlocking new capabilities for running local AI models.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

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Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Diversifying sourcing across a wider geography mitigates threats from climate change and public health crises, not only geopolitical risk.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

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Large Intestine 4, the Union Valley, sits in the webbing between thumb and index finger and relieves stress, headaches and neck pain.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

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Arginine is an amino acid that the body needs to make nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes and expands blood vessels, improving blood flow.

— Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Consuming caffeine relaxes the muscular valve between the esophagus and stomach, according to the Cleveland Clinic, which can cause stomach acid to move up into the esophagus and possibly lead to heartburn.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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