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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For example, at Cresthill Middle School, a turn-in lane was recently installed in hopes of alleviating traffic on Cresthill Lane.

— Brian Flores, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Accordingly, preventing or alleviating hypertension and diabetes can partly be done by managing these factors.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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Campione supports re-prioritizing and accelerating infrastructure projects and relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.

— James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Campillo has said that tourists and other park visitors have begun relieving themselves in grassy areas and other locations, and that as a result the closures are creating a public health emergency.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 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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Flip up the recliner-style side extension, and the wraparound seat becomes more of a chaise lounge for kicking up one's feet and relaxing away an evening at camp.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026
Finally, there’s magnesium, a mineral known for calming the nervous system and relaxing muscles.

— Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

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