Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotizing
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Again with the stupefying inability to produce with runners in scoring position, underscored by leaving 16 men on base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 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
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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
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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
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The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Cormann warned that government spending aimed at relieving energy costs needed to be aimed at those most in need and temporary, to avoid running up excess government debt and preserving incentives to save energy.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The company's proposals also outlined several suggestions for mitigating safety and security risks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Orange blossom Similar to lemon verbena, orange blossom is calming, antispasmodic (relaxing the muscles in the walls of your internal organs), and anti-nausea.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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There’s also plenty of time for relaxing poolside and browsing boutiques built into the schedule.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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“Narcotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotizing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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