as in relieves
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 alleviates
The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Other neighborhoods — part of Crestline Road near Dickies Arena, for example — have the same type of restriction, which alleviates congestion and leaves street parking open for those who live there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The moon and Jupiter’s clash alleviates health anxieties.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Expert advice alleviates anxieties today.
—USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
Additionally, a zero-fee warranty alleviates financial stress, allowing clients to focus on recovery without the burden of upfront legal costs.
—Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
This alleviates at least some of that pressure.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Other neighborhoods — part of Crestline Road near Dickies Arena, for example — have the same type of restriction, which alleviates congestion and leaves street parking open for those who live there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The moon and Jupiter’s clash alleviates health anxieties.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Expert advice alleviates anxieties today.
—USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
Additionally, a zero-fee warranty alleviates financial stress, allowing clients to focus on recovery without the burden of upfront legal costs.
—Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
This alleviates at least some of that pressure.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
Verb
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.—
JR Radcliffe,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.—
Jason Adkins,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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