Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
Verb
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Despite its stellar cast, the cumbersome plot dulls the comedic beats that would otherwise be razor-sharp.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Perhaps the avalanche of artificial intelligence has dulled our capacity to be amazed by space technology.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though some countries have moved to buffer against the war’s worst impacts — several are considering restarting nuclear reactors for the first time in years — the consequences are likely to be long lasting even if the ceasefire holds, experts warned.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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An early decision to reorient the structures—to capture broader views and buffer the beach access road—proved pivotal.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This could eventually dampen demand for other products and further hurt the economy, Jefferson noted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mullins was emotional and a few tears dampened his cheeks.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The debate will be moderated by Nikki Laurenzo, news anchor at KTXL-TV Fox- 40 in Sacramento and host of Inside California Politics, and Frank Buckley, morning news anchor at KTLA-TV in Los Angeles.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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The debate will be moderated by Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 7th House of Partnership softens as the Moon arrives, increasing the happiness in one-to-one bonds, platonic or not.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cora offered confidence in his ace but didn’t soften the dire position in which the club finds itself.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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