Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselling
Verb
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Even discussions with authority figures might be discouraging.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026 -
How can employers effectively verify real-world abilities without creating an overly rigid or discouraging hiring process?—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Caffeine wakes you up by inhibiting the ability of the natural sleep chemical adenosine from binding to its receptors.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
25 Nov. 2025
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High levels of salt, sugar, or acid act as preservatives, inhibiting bacterial growth.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The district found success in deterring weapons on campus during its testing in Maryvale High School, according to a report from the district.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In fact, research shows that other scent compounds like linalool (found in lavender and mint) and geraniol (rose and lemongrass) work much better at deterring mosquitoes.—
Sharon Liao,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In January 2019, Michael Vassar, the former president of MIRI, met with Lasota and Danielson in hopes, according to one person present, of dissuading them from suing CFAR for gender discrimination.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
2 Dec. 2025
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The actor turned businessman, who filed for divorce from Richards in July, is facing four criminal charges by the State of California — two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Unselling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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