Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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The researchers positioned intuitive attunement as something that gets dulled by painful experience and reclaimed through healing.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026 -
The blades are then able to rotate freely without constantly coming into contact with debris, which can prematurely dull the edges.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Consumers’ coffers have been buffered by larger tax refunds, wage gains (although slowing), and wealth boosts (particularly for upper-income consumers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Leaders broadly agreed that the shale revolution has buffered American consumers from the worst of the current energy shock in ways Europe, Asia, and Africa cannot match.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Take a microfiber towel dampened with a mixture of Castile soap and water to clean the remote.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Researchers at the Yale lab haven’t allowed the uncertainty to dampen the pace of their work.—
Shahrzad Rasekh,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Soon after, Gomez noted, Carr revived a complaint against ABC over the way that its broadcast of the 2024 presidential debate was moderated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Soaking sunflower seeds before planting can help with germination as this method softens the naturally hard outer layer of the seed.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images From Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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