NARCOTIZING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

narcotizing

verb

present participle of narcotize

as in sedating

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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
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

Definition of stupefying

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Capacity is scarce and expensive to serve, and every new model at the frontier adds to that demand rather than relieving it.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Some people use it for its stimulant or pain-relieving effects, though federal health officials have repeatedly warned about its safety.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

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Buying naked upside calls right now means paying a massive premium, but selling an out-of-the-money put will assist in mitigating the overall cost of this debit spread.

— Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Effective exit strategies are built over several years by enhancing financial performance, mitigating risks, and creating a business that can thrive independently.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Potassium helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel walls and helping the body clear out excess sodium.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
The South is rich in relaxing beach towns, but, according to Michael Linder, general manager of The Mills House in Charleston, there’s one in particular that stands out.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

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