narcotizing

verb

present participle of narcotize
as in sedating

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  1. stupefying
  2. alleviating
  3. relieving
  4. mitigating
  5. relaxing
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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
Definition of alleviating
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  • So are artists living in these homes rent free in exchange for relieving homeowners of potential tax bills?
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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relieving congestion on county roads, especially arterial and collector road projects, by pushing the state to replace outdated funding formulas.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
Definition of relieving
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  • Such filings typically chronicle the impact of a defendant's crimes, as well as his history, upbringing and other aggravating or mitigating factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His attorneys will likely present what’s known as mitigating evidence, which the judge would weigh in determining his sentence.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mitigating
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  • Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Gliding swings use a gentle gliding motion for relaxing your baby.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of relaxing
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