sensitizing

present participle of sensitize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensitizing
softening
Verb
  • Hilton cut his teeth in his native UK working in Conservative Party politics, where he was credited with softening the party’s image on issues like the environment.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
  • Adding a small amount of baking soda during soaking or cooking may help reduce gas by breaking down some of these compounds and softening the beans.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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“Sensitizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitizing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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