Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsells
Verb
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Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026 -
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for kids under 12, and suggests a limit of 100 milligrams per day for teenagers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The herb’s fragrance confuses and deters pests from eating your peppers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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