sensitizing

present participle of sensitize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensitizing
softening
Verb
  • And that's especially critical this July with inflation surging again, wages softening and higher borrowing costs expected to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Most at-home versions last around one to four weeks, depending on hair type, product strength, and aftercare, with results gradually softening as the brow hairs return to their natural direction.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
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“Sensitizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitizing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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