Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Long-term, alcohol damages the brain by shrinking white and gray matter, dulling rewards, and overactivating the stress system.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025 -
But that did little to dull the vitriol targeting the military’s top lawyer.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Drinking coffee after breakfast, on the other hand, can help buffer the blood sugar response.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Then use a cloth dampened with warm soapy water to wipe down the front every week.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mandatory overtime and stagnating wages were other factors dampening morale, which has gotten even worse now that controllers are not being paid at all.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the sample size is limited, Republicans have been unable to counteract economic anxieties by appealing to social issues, as Democrats are generally on the wrong side of public opinion and show little sign of moderating.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Koch acknowledges that in 2025, inflation has moderated from its earlier peak.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The seat is made of high-density foam that softens with use and has a supportive spring underpinning.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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