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
  • The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Restrictions on cleats were relaxed, so players could put social justice messages on them.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
    Joy Resmovits for The Trace, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
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“Sedated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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