Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedating
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How will his writing team metabolize the stupefying scene at this year’s BAFTAs into his routine?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026 -
And because only days before the February 2021 surgery Mahomes had scrambled a stupefying 497 yards behind the line of scrimmage before throwing the ball or being sacked in a 31-9 drubbing by Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Republican fixation on relieving their rich patrons of the burden of capital gains taxes isn’t surprising.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Chamomile Tea Chamomile tea is soothing and helps relax the gut muscles, relieving bloating.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nakheon Choi of South Korea captured a slice of life in the country's capital, depicting workers relaxing in the Cheonggyecheon stream that runs through Seoul during a busy day in the concrete jungle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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For his part, coach Erik Spoelstra has deflected questions about the pairing, with considerable additional mitigating factors in play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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That would encourage insurers to re-enter the region and bring premiums down to a manageable level, mitigating the financial risks of braving the waterway.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills.—
Yusuke Maekawa,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tan managed to convince investors of Broadcom's sustainable growth trajectory, allaying fears about the company's profitability and questions about whether Broadcom shipping more racks packed with AI chips would weigh on margins.—
Samantha Subin,Kristina Partsinevelos,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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That transformed the industry by giving it a clear American base — and by pacifying agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission that had been, under Biden, openly hostile.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather than unifying and pacifying a populace, this kind of media encouraged idiosyncratic, extreme views.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump and Republicans last year aggressively ramped up policies favorable to fossil fuels after romping to an electoral victory in 2024 on a promise to lower the cost of living, including by quelling gas prices.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cipriani’s suit alleges Shell was desperate for help in quelling negative stories about him.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Sedating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedating. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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