softens

present tense third-person singular of soften

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Recent Examples of softens The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024 In the Axios Macro consensus, inflation remains elevated even as the economy softens, constraining the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates. Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations. Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The super fine fragrance mist that softens hair and skin, leaving it hydrated and nourished. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 This unique method softens the oak’s tannins, allowing for richer and smoother flavors. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 This hybrid shower oil builds into a gentle lather, smoothes and softens skin with squalane, and is made of 50% glycerin, a humectant that helps draw water into the skin. Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 Advertisement The four-week average of weekly claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by nearly 6,000 to 224,250. Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 It’s fully loaded with lean-sensitive ABS, traction control and four riding modes including Rain - which softens the curves and helps keep you upright - and the proverbial Sport, for the outlaw in all of us. Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softens
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
  • This alleviates at least some of that pressure.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • And the Act mitigates those threats not by imposing any restriction on speech, but instead by prohibiting a foreign adversary from controlling the platform.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This key difference significantly mitigates the risk of fire or explosion, addressing a safety concern associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
    JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.
    Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Softens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softens. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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