deadens

present tense third-person singular of deaden
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Verb
  • This lack of visibility undermines trust and raises concerns about data quality, privacy, and potential biases.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Zelle issued a statement claiming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s suit undermines Zelle, and will empower criminals and hurt small businesses and community banks.
    Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.
    Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ionic technology reduces frizz while dual bristles detangle and glide through hair for a silky smooth blowout every time.
    Vacation, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The idea of festivals just exhausts me.
    Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • If Le Pen exhausts the appeals process and truly cannot run for the presidency in 2027, the party already has an obvious candidate-in-waiting in Jordan Bardella.
    Cole Stangler, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Deadens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadens. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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