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
Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.
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Alaric Bourgoin,
sarah L. Wright,
jean-François Harvey,
saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
But despite its limitations, food stamps remain the nation’s largest and most effective tool for alleviating hunger and combating poverty.
—Molly Wasow Park, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Streamlining Access to Capital with Digital Solutions AI also has an important role to play in alleviating the strain of a prolonged high interest rate environment.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Moreover, supporting the whole family is an incredibly heartfelt decision toward a company’s culture and a path toward alleviating some of the pressures that today’s parents continue to face.
—Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Many participants appreciated the tangible benefits of a partnership, such as sharing expenses and alleviating financial stress.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Cigarettes with lower nicotine levels seem to be effective in alleviating withdrawal, research shows.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In this regard, open-sourcing code was seen as the first step to alleviating this bottleneck, followed by efforts to make data and reasoning processes transparent.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Alaric Bourgoin,
sarah L. Wright,
jean-François Harvey,
saouré Kouamé, Harvard Business Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
But despite its limitations, food stamps remain the nation’s largest and most effective tool for alleviating hunger and combating poverty.
—Molly Wasow Park, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Streamlining Access to Capital with Digital Solutions AI also has an important role to play in alleviating the strain of a prolonged high interest rate environment.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Moreover, supporting the whole family is an incredibly heartfelt decision toward a company’s culture and a path toward alleviating some of the pressures that today’s parents continue to face.
—Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Many participants appreciated the tangible benefits of a partnership, such as sharing expenses and alleviating financial stress.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Cigarettes with lower nicotine levels seem to be effective in alleviating withdrawal, research shows.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
In this regard, open-sourcing code was seen as the first step to alleviating this bottleneck, followed by efforts to make data and reasoning processes transparent.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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Its next-generation smart gate system uses AI and machine learning to verify the identities of drivers, vehicles, and goods, significantly easing congestion and streamlining administrative processes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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Potassium may help lower high blood pressure by flushing excess sodium through urine and easing tension on the walls of your blood vessels.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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What separates a great investor from a good one is proactivity around identifying and mitigating those risks as soon as the deal is final, preferably even before closing.—
Dan Hawkins,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.—
Wayfair,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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