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Recent Examples of softener
Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
This Old House host Bob Vila chose this as his top pick for a filter and softener combo.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026
Hard water can clog showerheads faster, so consider a water softener if clogs are frequent.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
The system includes filtration, UV treatment and a water softener, Smith said, and a separate storage container was meant to ensure the landscaping wouldn’t suffer if the well lagged.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Hobbs has spent thousands of dollars of her own money to install a water filter and softener in a quest to provide her son with safe water.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
For extra help, Gupta says most people are OK to use a gentle laxative or stool softener.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
When used for cleaning, soda crystals serve as a laundry booster, water softener, and degreaser, whereas baking soda is used for deodorizing and as a mild abrasive for scrubbing surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Install a water softener or use a filter.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
This Old House host Bob Vila chose this as his top pick for a filter and softener combo.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026
Hard water can clog showerheads faster, so consider a water softener if clogs are frequent.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
The system includes filtration, UV treatment and a water softener, Smith said, and a separate storage container was meant to ensure the landscaping wouldn’t suffer if the well lagged.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Hobbs has spent thousands of dollars of her own money to install a water filter and softener in a quest to provide her son with safe water.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
For extra help, Gupta says most people are OK to use a gentle laxative or stool softener.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
When used for cleaning, soda crystals serve as a laundry booster, water softener, and degreaser, whereas baking soda is used for deodorizing and as a mild abrasive for scrubbing surfaces.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Install a water softener or use a filter.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softener
Noun
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Although all of the cars in the race had been pruned of windshield and fenders, even the exhaust system and muffler had been removed on these Fords so that four snub-nosed pipes jutted straight from the hood.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Prosecutors also allege that McKee used a firearm with a muffler, according to a copy of the grand jury indictment obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Prepare for upcoming heat waves Hot weather can quickly put a damper on walks.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But a Brunson turnover, the 11th Knicks turnover of the game, puts a damper on the party.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But at least Chalamet doesn’t try to soft pedal Dylan’s surliness and careerism, and his vocal re-creations are mostly spot on.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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Authors aimed at the business market tend to soft pedal AI, speaking only about the benefits while downplaying or outright ignoring the dangers.—
David A. Teich,
Forbes,
10 Sep. 2024
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“Softener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softener. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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