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as in relieved
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 alleviated
Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Makeup sliding off and creasing as the day wears on can be alleviated with setting spray.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
The two sides’ resolution alleviated concerns that the strike, which ended up lasting three days, could disrupt supply chains and cause shortages of consumer goods and supplies.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Resident Debbie Robinson said the new road has alleviated her concerns about limited evacuation routes in case of a wildfire or other emergency.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
These changes have almost alleviated my bloating and itchy skin and helped hugely with fatigue and brain fog.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Three months on, these tweaks have reduced, or in some cases completely alleviated, some of my symptoms.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?
—Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Makeup sliding off and creasing as the day wears on can be alleviated with setting spray.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
The two sides’ resolution alleviated concerns that the strike, which ended up lasting three days, could disrupt supply chains and cause shortages of consumer goods and supplies.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Resident Debbie Robinson said the new road has alleviated her concerns about limited evacuation routes in case of a wildfire or other emergency.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
These changes have almost alleviated my bloating and itchy skin and helped hugely with fatigue and brain fog.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Three months on, these tweaks have reduced, or in some cases completely alleviated, some of my symptoms.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
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Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Both the Navy and Air Force are adhering to the voluntary operational pause, which is indefinite as the services look at how the safety issue can be mitigated.Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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He’s made up for his lack of production by delivering key passes or key scrambles in certain critical moments, and the passing game’s shortcomings have been mitigated by Barkley’s dominance.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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More importantly, this cleanser always leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft, and soothed.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Instead, even sensitive skin is left soothed, glowing and hydrated, thanks to microalgae, pineapple enzymes, jojoba oil and squalane.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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