Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedating
Verb
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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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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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Packed in six layers is a superior blend of cooling and high-density foam layers that provide pressure-relieving back support.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recognizing these and other common issues many pregnant and postpartum women experience while using the toilet, Ohio-originating smart toilet manufacturer Uncle Brown engineered a solution that makes using the bathroom a comfortable and relaxing experience.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guests can enjoy the inn’s private gardens and one of its four relaxing pools, which were inspired by Hemingway’s nearby estate.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
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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The National Weather Service said the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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By impairing onboard cameras and targeting optics, the platform offers a non-kinetic method of mitigating UAV threats without physically destroying the aircraft.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kroger has also made other changes to the plans, including mitigating potential traffic congestion around the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive and Keller Parkway, the company says.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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