sedates

present tense third-person singular of sedate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedates
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
  • The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.
    Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.
    Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Sedates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedates. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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