sensitized

Definition of sensitizednext
past tense of sensitize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensitized
Verb
  • Add bell pepper, onion, scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • But that’s also true of every Democrat who won on Tuesday — including Mamdani himself, who has softened some of his stances on policing including past calls to defund the NYPD and build no new jails.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Wilson’s departure leaves Mizzou without both of its starting edge rushers from last season, as Zion Young exhausted his eligibility.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Back and forth, back and forth, until both are exhausted.
    Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Sensitized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitized. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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