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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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
While it’s not expected to cut this time, some other observers have said that investors’ concerns over a possibly softening economy — reflected in falling stock prices — mean that policymakers could cut as soon as May and up to twice more later in the year.
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Josh Fellman, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened considerably, 5 to 7 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
There are ways to combine these two parenting styles that will introduce while soften your parenting approach while being careful to maintain healthy boundaries.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Acting as a deeply hydrating treatment, this formula softens and soothes the skin like a dream.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Josh Fellman, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened considerably, 5 to 7 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
There are ways to combine these two parenting styles that will introduce while soften your parenting approach while being careful to maintain healthy boundaries.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Acting as a deeply hydrating treatment, this formula softens and soothes the skin like a dream.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soften
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Consumers are already losing confidence and pulling back on spending, weakening a key engine of the economy.—
Axios,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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In an all-staff e-mail, Dudek wrote: Criticism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness are the four forces that can end any relationship and weaken any institution. . .—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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The people and the government will do everything in their power to at least slightly alleviate their pain and help them in these most difficult moments.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Over time, building up your core strength can alleviate low-back pain, improve posture, improve sports performance, prevent injuries, and manage pelvic floor dysfunction.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Spotting these signs as soon as possible can help mitigate other potential issues, such as overwatering areas of the yard, underwatering entire sprinkler zones, or increasing water bills.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Below are four practical strategies boards can adopt to ensure their AI initiatives thrive while mitigating risks.—
Rohan Sharma,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Memon said this is a bittersweet Ramadan as it has been tempered the last couple of years over what is happening in Gaza and the West Bank.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 6 On its own, rhubarb can be a little intense, but tempered by the sweetness of strawberries (also in season in the spring), the tart fruit provides just the right amount of tang.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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But benefits from this slight decline were buffered by the rise in mortgage rates.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Maybe more important from a sonic perspective, those two million acres are buffered by Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, so the forest sits in the heart of a massive complex of public lands that has very few auditory distractions.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2025
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Notably, unlike in 2022, bonds have provided a safe haven as stocks have declined, which can help cushion the impact of a portfolio.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trump said when asked whether TSMC’s investment would cushion the threat of China possibly trying to take Taiwan.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Soften.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soften. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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