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as in weakens
to diminish the physical strength of
three weeks of being sick in bed had noticeably softened her
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as in alleviates
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 softens
Experts who spoke to ABC News said the flex of labor market strength on Friday softens pressure on the Fed to speed up its rate cuts and stimulate the economy.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to staving off smudging, caking, and fading, this mist softens the look of pores with niacinamide, reduces shine with lentil extract, and evens texture using bakuchiol.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
This lightweight oil softens each strand of your hair while providing it with up to 72 hours of frizz control.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to staving off smudging, caking, and fading, this mist softens the look of pores with niacinamide, reduces shine with lentil extract, and evens texture using bakuchiol.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
This lightweight oil softens each strand of your hair while providing it with up to 72 hours of frizz control.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Stix has edited or written cover stories, feature articles and news on diverse topics, ranging from what happens in the brain when a person is immersed in thought to the impact of brain implant technology that alleviates mood disorders such as depression.Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
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Involving Everyone Early On Change management alleviates the fear of the unknown, such as how the new technology or processes will affect an employee's role.Keith Moore, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The eruv, as the perimeter is called, eases Orthodox Jewish residents' Shabbat restrictions.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Scalp Relief Tonic, in particular, eases itchiness and inflammation quickly with the help of soothing cica, chamomile, and rosemary oil, while hydrating panthenol, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid help prevent future dryness and flakiness from occurring.Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Softens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softens. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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