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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotizing
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And because only days before the February 2021 surgery Mahomes had scrambled a stupefying 497 yards behind the line of scrimmage before throwing the ball or being sacked in a 31-9 drubbing by Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
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The Miami Hurricanes are at home, while the entire state of Indiana – save for some in West Lafayette – is content to abandon their homes to enjoy this unexpectedly stupefying playoff march.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on signs that talks between the US and Iran are alleviating the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US continues to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil exports.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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For renewables in particular, cheaper battery storage means energy from wind and solar, which tends to be periodically abundant, can be stored and saved for later, relieving grids from an influx of power.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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But three games ago, Jenna came back, relieving her sister Megan of point guard duties.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Data show that temperatures have been rising in Texas over the years, and his reporting sought to understand how the university is mitigating potential health concerns.—
Sports Editor,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the company said in its blog post that its previous safety policy was designed to build industry consensus around mitigating AI risks – guardrails that the industry blew through.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Upgrade your outdoor space, refresh your living room, style a relaxing bedroom, and get your dining room ready for entertaining.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In conjunction with a relaxing lavender and tea tree scent, there’s also a botanical blend of fumaria tea and swertia japonica extract to soothe irritation, boost circulation, and promote a healthier scalp environment.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Narcotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotizing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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