How to Use soften in a Sentence

soften

verb
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  • The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.
  • The grass softened my fall.
  • The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.
  • The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.
  • Her face softened when he entered the room.
  • The lotion softens dry skin.
  • His criticism of the president has softened in the past year.
  • The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace.
  • Leafy trees and potted shrubs soften the view of the city skyline.
    — House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Afterward, use the spoolie to brush through your brows and soften the look.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
  • In the next few months, the great frozen swamplands of Alaska will soften and green.
    — Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Knead each piece to soften and smooth dough and then roll it between the palms of your hands to form a 1¼-inch ball.
    — WSJ, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Then, to soften the perimeter, tuck in stems with berries.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • That’s not to say that prices softened or demand fell flat.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2024
  • But this doesn’t mean that the Hives have abandoned their punk-rock roots or softened their touch.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2023
  • His resolve didn’t soften even when Ms. Mayes came out to her parents in the mid-1990s.
    — Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Talakoub says to shave with—not against—the grain and to shave in a steamy shower to soften the hairs.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2023
  • Heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and onions; after the onions soften, add the olives, capers and marinara sauce.
    — Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024
  • As the symphony of the world softens, her own body gets louder.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The Swiss ruling softened the blow for those who lost Tuesday.
    — Molly Quell, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Shape the clay around the parchment layer, using a bit of water to soften it.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Let that soften for a few seconds, and then deglaze the bottom of the pot with vegetable broth or water.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Green said there are steps districts can take to soften the blow of school closures.
    — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2024
  • If the croutons begin to soften over time, pop them back in the oven to toast them up before serving.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • But this time around, there are signs that his support among this bloc of voters has softened.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • This softens it slightly but then stops the cooking, sealing in the bright green color.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
  • While supporting a denser beard, these oils also soften the hair and nourish the skin.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This makes the mattress feel high-end and cozy, without softening it too much.
    — Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Add the onion, turn the heat down to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
    — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In terms of ingredients, this fragrance-free body treatment contains the works: retinol to tone and texture, peptides to boost skin elasticity, and hyaluronic acid to soften and hydrate dry skin.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024

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