Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotizing
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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 -
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,
22 Jan. 2026
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China reported higher producer prices for the first time since 2022, alleviating fears of persistent deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy, but driving concerns of a global wave of inflation resulting from the Iran war.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that the upcoming rain will push back the start of this year’s high fire season, alleviating some concerns following the recent record-breaking heat wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Goble asked jurors to consider mitigating factors and sentence Horner to life in prison rather than the death penalty.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are mitigating factors for Wirtz’s patchy first season at Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Sourdough bread contains peptides that might help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Narcotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotizing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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