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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtunding
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In May, Kennedy vowed to find what caused autism by September, baffling scientists who near-unanimously believe there is no one cause of the condition.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025 -
This is stuttering, crashing and other issues, even on high-end hardware way above recommended specs, which is baffling some.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now, Sora 2 might just be another online fad, a reality-deadening distraction that people will soon tire of.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thin sound deadening The Enabling Technology prize went to CompositeEdge GmbH and ATA Mute BV for a new kind of sound deadening.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nozawa approached the decor with the goal of softening the architecture's hard lines and surfaces, while channeling the color palette of the building materials.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Speaking in New York, the central bank policymaker noted risks to both higher inflation and a softening labor market that are keeping officials on their toes.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The result has been higher long-term borrowing costs, further dampening investment.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Loop’s Experience line is specially made for concerts by dampening the decibels without sacrificing the performer’s sound quality.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Together, these ingredients create a gentle, yet powerful, solution that restores shine to stainless steel without dulling its finish.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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In parts of Southeast Asia, totality will begin as the full moon rises, dulling the effect.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This concept is known as modulating radial forces.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
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Slip these insoles into your walking shoes for cushioning that absorbs shock, protects joints and delivers all-day comfort.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Omni-Grip traction on these shoes keeps you steady on slick or uneven terrain, while cushioning with high-energy return helps power each step.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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If your internet keeps lagging, buffering or dropping out, one of the quickest fixes is restarting your router.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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This means that any hope of signing Paul Skenes to an extension and buffering his performance on the mound with offensive support is probably slim.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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