sensitize

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Recent Examples of sensitize These international initiatives aim to undermine homophobia by sensitizing the world to the fact that despite securing rights once thought to be unattainable, gay people remain among the world’s most vulnerable minorities, even in some of the world’s most liberal societies. Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2017 The researchers relied on optogenetics, a sophisticated genetic tool that uses a laser to control neurons that have been sensitized to light. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Aug. 2014 Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, reishi mushroom, tranexamic acid Best For: Sensitive or sensitized skin Size: 1 fl. oz. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 The technique involves injecting into the brain a virus that contains genetic constructs that sensitize neurons to light, and then manipulating the neurons using a laser that delivers light via optical fibers. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Aug. 2014 See All Example Sentences for sensitize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensitize
soften
Verb
  • The alcohol-free formula is supremely gentle, made with sunflower seed oil to reinforce and soften the skin's barrier with every application, while the scent is strong enough to be refreshing but faint enough not to interfere with your perfume.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
  • To soften the booziness, serve your drink over ice.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025

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“Sensitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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