unsells

present tense third-person singular of unsell

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsells
Verb
  • Better solutions may exist, but the effort required to replace the ecosystem discourages change.
    Philipp Schloter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The color yellow attracts yellow jackets and other pollinating insects, so the all-red design increases your chances of attracting hummingbirds and discourages bees and wasps from staking claim over the sweet nectar.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • In June, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York blamed 64% of the recent spike in unemployment among college graduates on the rise of remote work, which inhibits training and soft-skill development.
    Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Being on high alert to help meet someone else’s needs inhibits my ability to relax and enjoy myself.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Hugo dissuades him—for unstated reasons that eventually prove pivotal—from putting the material online.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
  • But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Some also argue that coffee’s caffeine content or abrasive texture deters pests from entering homes and gardens.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • Trout is comfortable in Southern California, isn't asking to leave, and his large contract deters other teams.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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