sensitize

verb

Definition of sensitizenext
as in to soften

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Recent Examples of sensitize Some research has shown blueberry extract can help sensitize cancer cells to the effects of radiation treatment. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026 Centella asiatica brings relief by helping calm inflammation and support the skin barrier, which is especially important when skin feels sensitized or stressed. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026 By now too many of us are wary of what’s being sold — sensitized by two years of deepfakes and soft slop, chastened by two decades of social media and rage-farming. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 The district is investing nearly $400,000 of taxpayer money in efforts to sensitize students and staff to hurtful discrimination. — Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensitize
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soften
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  • Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The governor this year softened New York's ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gases, citing rising energy costs for consumers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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