sedating

present participle of sedate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedating
Verb
  • Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.
    Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
    Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The process of how that development can be managed by mitigating the threats that may occur in those rural unincorporated areas.
    Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.
    Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • These data products offer a starting point for analysis and can be customized to fit specific business needs, potentially easing developers’ workload transition.
    Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Kennedy similarly indicated the outbreak is easing, a fact belied by the numbers on the ground.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Sedating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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