as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe
a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day
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Recent Examples of alleviate
Vintage clothing is a solution hidden in plain sight, offering not only unique garments and the thrill of browsing through racks where every piece has a story but also a viable way to alleviate the impact of fast fashion.
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Jeenah Moon | Via Reuters Reuters reported later Friday that Ed Sullivan, a member of the section, volunteered to file the motion to alleviate pressure on his colleagues.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The following year, United Nations peacekeepers sought to secure trade routes for Somalis to help alleviate starvation and famine.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Soaking in a warm bath can also help alleviate cramping and back pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Jeenah Moon | Via Reuters Reuters reported later Friday that Ed Sullivan, a member of the section, volunteered to file the motion to alleviate pressure on his colleagues.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
The following year, United Nations peacekeepers sought to secure trade routes for Somalis to help alleviate starvation and famine.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Soaking in a warm bath can also help alleviate cramping and back pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviate
Verb
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According to a press release, Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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For many high achieving professionals, work is often their identity, and having an opposite world to go to helps to relieve some of the work-only focus and strain.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Porter won’t be around to help when the next wildfire flares up.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eating more fibrous foods at the same time can also help boost your overall tolerance while of course providing all the digestive perks of the real deal.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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By embracing this demographic, organizations can access a flexible, engaged workforce that not only mitigates talent shortages but also enhances team cohesion and strategic decision-making.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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This differentiation aims to mitigate potential disruptions in the energy sector while addressing broader trade concerns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The combination of the drinks, 180-degree sunset views, and chirping birds all around made for a soothing atmosphere.—
Laura Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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His 33rd feature holds true to that broad approach, with soothing conversations eventually giving way to a handful of revelations stemming from repressed opinions.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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If there is a way for Germany to quickly ease its debt constraints that would be a positive.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The government is also considering temporary egg imports to reduce prices and plans to ease regulations on egg producers and support families raising backyard chickens.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Alleviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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