Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtunding
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Georgia basketball’s matchup with Tennessee ended in baffling fashion Wednesday night.—
Olivia Sayer,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
The pilot of a private jet reportedly made an eerie discovery while flying thousands of feet over Rhode Island, marking the latest in unexplained encounters baffling both experts and civilians alike.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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Both nationally and in Minnesota , there has been a shift away from intelligent discussion of public policy to endless partisan warfare with a deadening impact on the public.—
Arne Carlson,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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The land data adds to other signs of softening, despite an uptick in sales as 2025 ended.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shorter panels or café-style treatments keep fabric away from sinks and stoves while still softening hard tile and metal, and mitigating sharp corners.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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But with inflation dampening consumer spending and fewer Americans dining out, her earnings and tips took a dive.—
Kody Boye,
Ascend Agency,
17 Feb. 2026
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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are gobs of money to be made selling enterprise software, but dulling the impact of AI is also a useful feint.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Here, in the eyes of the reluctant young scholar, was a vital antidote to the dulling effects of habit and routine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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But these are still non-modifiable, so most people will still depend on modulating their environment to achieve peak longevity, at least for now.—
Gilberto Lopes,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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Its main tool is its ability to raise and lower interest rates, modulating the pace of economic growth to keep unemployment low and inflation steady.—
Binyamin Appelbaum,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The shoe’s midsole features dual construction made from EVA foam and cork to provide support while cushioning each of your steps.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The texture is plush and velvety, almost marshmallow-like, with a cushioning slip that feels nourishing rather than harsh.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chronic stress maintains an inflammatory state, slows elimination, and increases demand for buffering minerals.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Heath is a native of nearby Marshall that was obliterated during Helene when the French Broad River buffering the community bulldozed downtown.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Obtunding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtunding. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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