Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Even with such acrobatics, the fabric has not pilled or dulled.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025 -
The set comes with a magnetic walnut knife block to securely hold each knife and maintain sharpness without dulling blades.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Pack your rackets securely, often buffered by clothes or a towel, and consider using a durable bag or hard case for better protection during transit.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The average will drift down, but the home park helps buffer that.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Whether Trump’s raft of tariffs—delayed until Aug. 1—will dampen consumer confidence later this year.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Rain came through just before the race began, dampening the track during the pre-race ceremonies.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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During a panel at the premiere, moderated by PEOPLE’s Breanne Heldman, Smollett also opened up about transforming into her character Detective Michelle Calderon.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Prices have since moderated as the outbreak has diminished.—
Susanne Rust
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Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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By then, Trump had softened his tariff stance and the markets had rebounded accordingly.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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On the campaign trail, the president spent time courting faith leaders throughout the country, often refusing to soften his language in those venues as well.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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