sensitizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of sensitize
as in softens

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  1. softens
  2. saps
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  • Autumn softens the vistas along the Ring of Kerry and brings a quieter pace to the historic villages.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • In a heartbreaking moment, Paula asks why Trevor chose her, and Ashley softens a bit.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of softens
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  • Voisard noted that an eagle’s first flight is a stressful endeavor that saps the bird’s energy.
    — Kris Wernowsky, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • But the plot also retains a serial quality that saps momentum and betrays its TV roots.
    — Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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