1
as in to weaken
to diminish the physical strength of
three weeks of being sick in bed had noticeably softened her
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2
as in to alleviate
to lessen the shock of
had tried to soften the blow of her rejection to his marriage proposal
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Recent Examples of soften
The team first applied a solvent gel to soften the layers of paint and then manually removed them with a plastic scraper.
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Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But a war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and loud calls from the left wing of his party to stop sending Israel cash and weapons to defend itself has softened his resolve.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Carter has since softened her stance on the patches.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The super fine fragrance mist that softens hair and skin, leaving it hydrated and nourished.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
But a war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and loud calls from the left wing of his party to stop sending Israel cash and weapons to defend itself has softened his resolve.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Carter has since softened her stance on the patches.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The super fine fragrance mist that softens hair and skin, leaving it hydrated and nourished.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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This rare condition occurs when the ligaments holding the lower ribs in place weaken, allowing the ribs to move out of position and causing pain.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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This not only alleviates the need for lots of human moderators, but now allows for moderation at scale in real time which isn't possible without the help of AI.Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Circulation is your best friend in helping alleviate everything that ails you; these compression sleeves are great as a preventative measure or to put on after a long day exploring.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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But there are mitigating factors behind his inability to thrive during his five-year spell at Old Trafford.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit states that the revelation concerning the drop in carbon sequestration necessitates environmental review, and that the modifications — described as attempts to mitigate what’s known as the urban heat island effect — also require analysis under CEQA.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, recent events in Afghanistan have tempered expectations for a transition from Islamic extremism to egalitarian tolerance.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kamara is still a must-start option in fantasy lineups, but expectations should be tempered to a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 outlook.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The small ski area (just 14 runs) is buffered by Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs — the perfect end to a ski day.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, these are likely ignored by facial recognition because videos are prone to have distortions due to internet latency issues, buffering or just poor video conditions.Etay Maor, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Amniotic fluid helps cushion the baby and is something the baby actually continually replenishes in a process that is similar to urination, explains Dr. Grace Johnson, a maternal fetal medicine doctor at Texas Children's Hospital in Austin.Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Increase in money supply to cushion the impact of lockdowns led to high demand for goods; producers unable to match up.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Soften.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soften. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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