- present participle of soften.
softening
Example Sentences
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Third, central bank demand for gold remains “resilient” and lastly, Lerner also cites a softening dollar as being helpful.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
I could also get behind some kind of reclamation for Daemon, who experienced some parental softening this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
For potatoes, this step can begin softening the tissue and help prepare the surface for frying.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Experts said the softening labour market was another reason the Bank of England was likely to hold interest rates.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The rich smell of the porridge was intoxicating, and its hot mist made a translucent cloud around the woman, softening her many scars.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
