Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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And Chinese exporters diverted flows through Southeast Asia and Mexico, dulling the effects of tariffs even as headline restrictions intensified.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025 -
But this year the shower will be dulled by the supermoon.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Being more strategic than ever with personal finances can help buffer these effects.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Dec. 2025
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Small, everyday ways of being needed — helping a neighbor, being counted on at home, showing up for a team — can buffer against that harmful inner-scorekeeping and build a sturdier sense of self-worth.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
28 Dec. 2025
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Instead, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth first and wipe away dust and dirt.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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That's just because the sugar, again, is dampening that effect.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as game day approaches, Buzil said prices will moderate, but still be steep.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each of the eight luxurious scents is packed with softening coconut oil and shea butter.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fischer especially recommends making sound-softening updates in rooms with higher ceilings, open layouts, and hardwood flooring, all of which can amplify echo and reverb.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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