NARCOTIZING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

narcotizing

verb

present participle of narcotize

as in sedating

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Sometimes sweaty, sometimes sneering, often grandiose, and always conflicted, this Hansen presents the actor with a marvelous opportunity to demonstrate his stupefying range.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of stupefying

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This isn't a quick fix for getting out of debt and alleviating financial stress.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
The co-founders are bullish on the technology’s potential, touting benefits from alleviating depression, anxiety and chronic fatigue to sharpening focus, improving decision-making and boosting athletic performance.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of alleviating

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Many of them have touted tax cuts as a means of keeping money in people's pockets and relieving affordability woes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Women were less likely than men to receive pain-relieving medications, even after researchers accounted for factors including how much pain patients reported.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

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The winning candidate will replace outgoing Supervisor Lori Parlin and will join a board focused on cutting costs, boosting revenue and mitigating wildfire risks.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Card issuers are mitigating their exposure from borrowers who may fall behind on payments or default in the face of stubborn inflation in everyday expenses, said Matt Schulz, LendingTree's chief credit analyst.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

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The rooftop pool, complete with the aforementioned views, is perfect for relaxing after a busy day on your feet.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
What to do nearby Just around 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, Château Élan is a great place for locals looking for a kid-friendly staycation or those who want to spend some time relaxing outside of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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