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as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosened
to make less taut
the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver
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as in relieved
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in reduced
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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Recent Examples of eased
Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, longer-term inflation expectations eased.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
After she was originally eased into competition as a substitute, Randolph established herself as the second-best female fencer on the team.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Oil prices eased immediately afterward in a sign of hope that some normalcy may return to the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Oil prices eased immediately afterward in a sign of hope that some normalcy may return to the strait.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Though he was eased back into action in being limited to playing five games the following season, Hamlin had a career-high 14 starts in 2024.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Airport security wait times eased slightly as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began assisting with screening at major airports amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, but some cities are bracing for another influx of weekend travelers.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Lines for films eased and the number of brand activations thinned, but celebrities were still circulating — Leslie Mann and Maude Apatow grabbed Terry Black’s on Wednesday.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Yet during the talks, Iran has eased some restrictions on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, longer-term inflation expectations eased.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
After she was originally eased into competition as a substitute, Randolph established herself as the second-best female fencer on the team.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Oil prices eased immediately afterward in a sign of hope that some normalcy may return to the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Oil prices eased immediately afterward in a sign of hope that some normalcy may return to the strait.
—Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Though he was eased back into action in being limited to playing five games the following season, Hamlin had a career-high 14 starts in 2024.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Airport security wait times eased slightly as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began assisting with screening at major airports amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, but some cities are bracing for another influx of weekend travelers.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Lines for films eased and the number of brand activations thinned, but celebrities were still circulating — Leslie Mann and Maude Apatow grabbed Terry Black’s on Wednesday.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eased
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For its part, China, says the BRI has contributed to the social and economic development of member countries , created thousands of jobs and alleviated poverty, as well as spurring economic growth and commercial partnerships.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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An ad hoc committee — facilitated by former City Manager Bob Kiely — drafted a proposal to amend the bylaws as part of larger changes, but not all of the recommendations were completely passed on to the general membership.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since 2019, CatVideoFest has also facilitated adoptions, fostering and volunteer sign-ups.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the administration has given billions of dollars in tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy and loosened regulations on banks while easing rules around cryptocurrency.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Seven of those states loosened their relicensing policies during that time.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Amari Williams relieved Garza midway through the first quarter and put up six rebounds, one steal, one block and one putback in his opening shift.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Teachers and parents were relieved by the news.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The character, played by Esteban Andres Cruz, has been reduced to a simpering stereotype who makes a pass at a cop and mimics a blow job.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seen from this perspective, ecology cannot be reduced to questions of proximity alone.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Workers discovered a grave containing human remains beneath tiles after part of the floor of St Peter and Paul Church subsided in February, triggering a race to identify the skeleton through DNA testing.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Government officials say new detentions have subsided since then, as the number of ICE officers in Minnesota has receded from a high of around 3,000 to close to their previous levels of over 100.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Investors appeared soothed by the software firm’s across-the-board beat, amid fears about the company’s hefty debt load funding its AI buildout.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Eased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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