obtunding

verb

present participle of obtund
as in baffling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtunding
  1. baffling
  2. deadening
  3. softening
  4. dampening
  5. dulling
  6. modulating
  7. cushioning
  8. buffering
Verb
  • The Illinois numbers, especially this year’s, are baffling experts.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of baffling
Verb
  • Sam Lambert laid down a safety squeeze, deadening the ball in front of the plate and scoring Balls to trim the lead to 3-1.
    — Dave Montrose, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
  • Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of deadening
Verb
  • The ingredient list includes avocado, which is rich in fats and helps boost flexibility—thereby helping to prevent breakage—as well as sweet almond oil and shea butter for moisturizing and softening.
    — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
  • In addition to softening and romanticizing looks, these bottoms are extremely comfortable.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of softening
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  • Its LaserSlim build integrates real-time AI Motion Enhancer Pro sports-tracking filters, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and custom room acoustic sound-dampening blocks.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • The attacks are dampening the mood of average Russians more visibly than at any time since the war in Ukraine began 4 1/2 years ago.
    — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of dampening
Verb
  • Your diplomatic touch can set kind boundaries without dulling your warmth.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Definition of dulling
Verb
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The mushroom also contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Definition of modulating
Verb
  • Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • It’s equipped with the same overall upper design and most crucially, uses a combination of Abzorb and Abzorb SBS underfoot cushioning.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of cushioning
Verb
  • Why your streaming keeps buffering Internet service providers handle enormous amounts of traffic.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • So buffering right field in a real way takes on greater importance for a Phillies team whose window is sliding downward.
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Definition of buffering
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