soften
verb (used with object)
softens
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present tense formof soften (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As demand softens in traditional luxury strongholds like China and the Middle East, the U.S. is emerging as a rare bright spot for the brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Muenster is less assertive but more accommodating: its mild butteriness stands beside the sauce without competing, and it softens agreeably in summer warmth without becoming stringy or oily.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Buying equity stakes rather than owning depreciating fleets softens that, but the line between “demand layer” and “co-investor in hardware” thins with each deal.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The additives lower the temperature at which the glass softens and make it flow more easily when heated, which could simplify manufacturing.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
The music softens as the band members take a break and high-five one another.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
