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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtund
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Unlike opioid medications, which dull the sensation of pain in the brain, suzetrigine works by preventing pain-signaling nerves around the body from firing in the first place.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025 -
She was floated as a possible running mate for Trump before a controversial anecdote from her memoir appeared to dull her chances.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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However, by paying employees in stock and subsequently repurchasing shares via a buyback, a company can buffer operating cash flows by moving the payout to the financing-cash line item.—
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CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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Implementing guardrails that place the human experience front and center can buffer against the negative effects of these tensions.—
Philip Rogiers
David G. Collings,
Harvard Business Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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Even with dampening foam and lubricated switches, the sound of the keys lack the thocc from other setups.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Economists say disruptions related to the catastrophic Los Angeles fires and severe winter storms dampened job gains in January, but the labor market proved strong enough to withstand those disruptions.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The conversation, moderated by SHOF inductees Nile Rodgers (SHOF chairman) and Paul Williams (a member of the SHOF board of directors) will become available on Monday (Feb. 10) at 10 a.m.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
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Here are some of the products that could be most impacted: Housing Home prices shot up in 2020 and have barely moderated since, but there’s more pain to come for potential buyers, experts say.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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Add 2 tablespoons oil (3 tablespoons if not using pancetta), onion, and carrots to drippings in Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.—
Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Obtund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtund. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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