as in relieving
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as in facilitating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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as in loosening
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 alleviating
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 reducing
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 decreasing
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 easing
Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
On Monday, the state released another regulation aimed at easing California’s home insurance crisis, allowing insurers to charge homeowners higher premiums to protect themselves from catastrophic wildfire claims.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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
Bowen has also played a key role in the club’s four-game unbeaten run, easing the pressure on an embattled Lopetegui, who needs to preside over a strong second half to the season.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Inflation, although still high, has also been steadily easing.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The stream of upbeat economic data and easing inflation helped prompt a reversal in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy this year.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Yes, Finney-Smith is still easing into the lineup two games after Los Angeles traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks for Shake Milton and him.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
On Monday, the state released another regulation aimed at easing California’s home insurance crisis, allowing insurers to charge homeowners higher premiums to protect themselves from catastrophic wildfire claims.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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
Bowen has also played a key role in the club’s four-game unbeaten run, easing the pressure on an embattled Lopetegui, who needs to preside over a strong second half to the season.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, China’s top officials committed at a key economic agenda-setting meeting to dial up monetary easing efforts, including lowering interest rates to support the ailing economy.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Inflation, although still high, has also been steadily easing.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
The stream of upbeat economic data and easing inflation helped prompt a reversal in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy this year.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easing
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Whether leading workshops, framing strategies or energizing the room, facilitating strategic thinking requires the human touch.—
Abigail Stuart,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Should the Pistons do anything at the trade deadline except pick up a few assets by facilitating three-way deals?—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Alaric Bourgoin,
Sarah L. Wright,
Jean-François Harvey,
Saouré Kouamé,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.—
James K. Glassman,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The consequences could be catastrophic for content creators, diminishing their web traffic and revenue potential.—
Marc McCollum,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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Recognizing these patterns is the first step in mitigating their effects.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Another indicator of a softening economy is Industrial Production.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Easing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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