Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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The bright colors of spent flowers will dull or turn brown, indicating the bloom is past its prime and ready to remove.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025 -
Even so, that dimmer wattage does little to dull a film that plays like cine-karaoke — and as any mic fiend can attest, the glory in those moments belongs not to the singer, but the song.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Encouragingly, loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean have begun nesting in cooler areas potentially a natural adaptation to buffer against extreme warming.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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As a rule of thumb, allow ample time for transportation — at least an extra hour to buffer against scheduling mishaps or contingencies.—
Noah W. Miller,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The history of China imposing bans on Bitcoin has led China to have a unique place in the Bitcoin ecosystem, as a sort of foil or a meme that can be used to dampen prices with new news.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Although heavy rains and strong winds attempted to dampen the vibes on Saturday, May 31, thousands of attendees braved the elements, dawning ponchos and other protective gear to ensure the fun continued.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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The Goonies stars Astin, Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi and Joe Pantoliano last reunited at Awesome Con in April for a panel moderated by PEOPLE's Breanne L. Heldman.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme thus became something funnier and stranger, in which Korda’s cruelty is quietly moderated by his daughter and his unspoken fear of death.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In European competition, Postecoglou softened his principles and played functional football.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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