narcotizing

present participle of narcotize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotizing
Verb
  • Then the canvas was left to the inimitable and inevitable Messi, who at age 38 scored three goals in stupefying fashion (and nearly a fourth that was offside) on the way to a 3-0 victory.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • How will his writing team metabolize the stupefying scene at this year’s BAFTAs into his routine?
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • In either case, being proactive — whether by making home improvements or mitigating the risk of home damage — can make a difference.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
  • The guidance also looks to guard against viral rumors by mitigating the flow of incorrect information.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Hole up in a cozy cottage at The Park micro-resort for the ultimate relaxing vacation.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
    Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
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“Narcotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotizing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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