sensitizing

present participle of sensitize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensitizing
softening
Verb
  • The seasonal shift to cheaper winter-blend gasoline could help offset cost increases related to the refinery fire, softening the impact for drivers.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In what could be another sign of a softening labor market, October layoffs jumped 175% from a year ago to 153,074, the highest level since 2003, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Sensitizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensitizing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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