soften
verb (used with object)
have softened
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present perfectof soften.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Hiring appears to have softened since a burst of new job creation in the spring.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bûcheron — James Beard Award-winning Bûcheron may have softened my love-hate relationship with French cuisine.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Handshake data indicate that internship listings have softened while applications per posting have nearly doubled since 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Exxon CEO Darren Woods’s position toward Venezuela appears to have softened lately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
My depression and anxiety have softened with the medication.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
