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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detumescent
Adjective
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As the collapsed core of a massive star, a neutron star is a small but incredibly dense object, packing up to three times the mass of our sun into a small volume.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025 -
On Tuesday, efforts had to be suspended for a period due to the sudden movement of a collapsed structure, according to the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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While driving on deflated tires, Moore lost control of his vehicle, swerved into the westbound lanes and collided with a Lexus RX350 SUV, according to a news release from the State Patrol.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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Brady himself was caught throwing deflated footballs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Detumescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detumescent. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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