as in relieving
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 alleviating
There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.
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Jeff Montejano, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service said the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.
—Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Five years in the making, the Caerus Steadicam was initially designed for wheelchair users to work in the film industry, but there are advantages also for the able-bodied since the weight distribution is spread out on the wheelchair, thus alleviating the need to carry heavy loads.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The hollow interior cradles your head, better aligning the vertebrae, maintaining proper blood flow to the neck and head, relieving pressure, and alleviating muscle tension.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
So that was kind of alleviating.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on signs that talks between the US and Iran are alleviating the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US continues to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil exports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Jeff Montejano, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service said the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.
—Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Five years in the making, the Caerus Steadicam was initially designed for wheelchair users to work in the film industry, but there are advantages also for the able-bodied since the weight distribution is spread out on the wheelchair, thus alleviating the need to carry heavy loads.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
The hollow interior cradles your head, better aligning the vertebrae, maintaining proper blood flow to the neck and head, relieving pressure, and alleviating muscle tension.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
So that was kind of alleviating.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Oil prices dipped on Tuesday on signs that talks between the US and Iran are alleviating the risk of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US continues to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil exports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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What role might emerging virtual technologies and online platforms play in both mitigating that cost and increasing access?—
Tina Rivers Ryan,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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As the University of Bath team concludes, embedding living components into concrete could allow infrastructure to heal itself from within, extending service life and mitigating climate impact.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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This Burt’s Bees set has six travel-sized mani-pedi essentials, including a soothing foot cream and buttery hand salve that protects dry, chapped skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Combining a sound machine with a comfortable bedroom setup can mimic the soothing experience of being outdoors in a safe, dry tent during a rainstorm, providing both comfort and sensory grounding, according to Gorovoy.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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