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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark
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as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization
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Recent Examples of assuage
Meta, which has committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations, is already working to assuage the guilt of relying on carbon dioxide emitting natural gas to run Sucré.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
The preview of Lonesome Drifter should assuage any fears that Crockett’s leap to a major label might seriously impact his sound.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
Microsoft helped assuage concerns that DeepSeek’s model would lead to fewer data centers than previously thought.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel tried to assuage politicians' concerns, saying in a statement in September that U.S. Steel would remain an American company owned by Nippon Steel North America.
—Steve Kopack, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
The preview of Lonesome Drifter should assuage any fears that Crockett’s leap to a major label might seriously impact his sound.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
Microsoft helped assuage concerns that DeepSeek’s model would lead to fewer data centers than previously thought.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Nippon Steel tried to assuage politicians' concerns, saying in a statement in September that U.S. Steel would remain an American company owned by Nippon Steel North America.
—Steve Kopack, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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There’s also evidence that the breakdown of prebiotics in your gut can contribute to satiety (or fullness) as well as alleviate constipation by helping push stool along.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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The state Department of Public Utilities has yet to respond to Maura Healey’s letter calling for the agency to take immediate action to alleviate surging energy prices that critics say are driven by the governor’s hostility towards natural gas.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Colonial empires established plantations in Asia and South America to satisfy demand in Europe and North America.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The cannibals of the South Sea Islands roast human beings alive to satisfy hunger.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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Catch up quick: Stripe tender offers are becoming an annual event as the company seeks to appease employees while continuing to delay an IPO.—
Ryan Lawler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The days of appeasing regimes that are hostile to the United States, coddling dictators, and sidelining our national security interests are over.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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Leave your blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun’s rays to warm your house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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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 nation is not prepared to vaccinate birds, but will increase research into immunization and ease regulations to reduce costs, the agency said.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Assuage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuage. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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