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
  • While the Premier League has theoretically relaxed restrictions following Manchester City’s legal challenges, UEFA rules over APTs remain more prohibitive.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Camila experiences it while getting high, or at least relaxed, a steady stream of joints helping to reduce her anxiety.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Two former employees shared with CBS Colorado that they are relieved to see formal charges coming to light.
    Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Brock Burke relieved Williamson and struck out Xavier Edwards for the third out in the seventh.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Sedated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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