Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Fabric softener leaves a residue on elastane fibers that can dull the finish and attract bacteria, which causes excessive odor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026 -
Check for Lawn Debris Before mowing, walk the area and check for objects that could dull your mower if the blade picks them up.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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Their research supported the idea that micro-break activities can buffer the relationship between work demands and negative affect.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Start low, go slow, buffer over moisturizer to reduce irritation.—
Allison Palmer
June 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Scientists said an El Niño pattern boosted temperatures that year, but for comparison, 2025 was the third-hottest year on record, despite a La Niña pattern that tends to dampen temperatures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Raising benchmark rates influences what lenders charge throughout the economy, increasing the cost of borrowing money to buy things and thus dampening demand for goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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In a conversation moderated by IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill, the artists broke down the biggest and smallest choices that went into some of our favorite Emmy-contending shows of the year.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Comments Comments are moderated.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Hot tubs are a great way to relax and let the muscles soften after a long day.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home softens as sensual Venus settles there and trines spiritual Neptune in your 12th House of Solitude, encouraging rest and boundary repair.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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