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as in alleviated
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 satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in appeased
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 assuaged
With a snap of its fingers, the producer price index assuaged worries over inflation remaining stubborn.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
While recent economic reports, including last week’s hot jobs number for September, have assuaged fears of weaker consumer spending, there remain lingering concerns.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
His therapist assuaged Hurley’s fears about his weight’s impact, but the writing validated his shame.
—Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
While recent economic reports, including last week’s hot jobs number for September, have assuaged fears of weaker consumer spending, there remain lingering concerns.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
His therapist assuaged Hurley’s fears about his weight’s impact, but the writing validated his shame.
—Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaged
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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
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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
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Chamberlain was a British prime minister who appeased Nazi Germany during its rise.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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In some eerie festivals, the dead who return from the other side are to be feared, avoided or appeased to stop them from doing harm to the living.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
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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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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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