Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsell
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Supporting the death penalty in this case is, to me, a consistent position – one that prioritizes protecting innocent life and may deter future acts of such violence against children or anyone else.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
7 May 2026 -
Mosquito coils are essentially rolls of incense infused with citronella that slowly releases the scent to deter flying insects.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Formulate federal policies that discourage California lawmakers from burdening its citizens.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Reincke worries the hype about AI replacing radiologists entirely may discourage medical students.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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He is also accused of dissuading a victim and destroying a communication device.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Block Perching and Nesting Spots Removing areas where pigeons like to perch or nest, such as empty planters or dense vegetation, can dissuade them from taking up residence in your yard.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Throughout the day, adenosine gradually accumulates as a byproduct of brain activity, increasing feelings of sleepiness by inhibiting wake-promoting regions such as the basal forebrain.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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This process is a natural phenomenon where plants release chemical compounds to inhibit or stimulate the growth of neighboring plants.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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“Unsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsell. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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