sedated

Definition of sedatednext
past tense of sedate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedated
Verb
  • Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • British explorer Colonel Percy Fawcett, who wandered the Amazon for 22 years at the beginning of the 20th century before vanishing without a trace, wrote that the breath of the anaconda stupefied its prey.
    Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But as the metrics by which lenders evaluate borrowers have relaxed slightly, conditions have eroded.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.
    Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • In March, Smith relieved Jim Hiller, who had taken over for Todd McLellan in February of 2024.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 June 2026
  • Michael Petersen relieved Alcantara and threw a perfect eighth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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“Sedated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedated. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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