as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should mitigate the pain until the strained muscle heals itself
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Recent Examples of mitigates
Seeing them as such illuminates the peculiar nuances of social living and mitigates the hubris that managers can reduce their dynamism into the singularity of a forecast.
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Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This key difference significantly mitigates the risk of fire or explosion, addressing a safety concern associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
And the Act mitigates those threats not by imposing any restriction on speech, but instead by prohibiting a foreign adversary from controlling the platform.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
The switch to Goldman mitigates some of this risk.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
This mitigates loneliness and its consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
SpaceX’s media relations officials referred USA TODAY to its website for details on how the company mitigates environmental concerns.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The International Council of Air Shows should also develop a safety risk assessment process that identifies and mitigates risks for each show, the federal board says.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The good news is that strengthening character not only mitigates failure but also fosters innovation, creativity, and agility.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
This key difference significantly mitigates the risk of fire or explosion, addressing a safety concern associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
And the Act mitigates those threats not by imposing any restriction on speech, but instead by prohibiting a foreign adversary from controlling the platform.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
The switch to Goldman mitigates some of this risk.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
This mitigates loneliness and its consequences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
SpaceX’s media relations officials referred USA TODAY to its website for details on how the company mitigates environmental concerns.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The International Council of Air Shows should also develop a safety risk assessment process that identifies and mitigates risks for each show, the federal board says.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The good news is that strengthening character not only mitigates failure but also fosters innovation, creativity, and agility.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigates
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This alleviates at least some of that pressure.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Mitigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitigates. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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