secularizes

Definition of secularizesnext
present tense third-person singular of secularize
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dissuades
Verb
  • The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Secularizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secularizes. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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