as in alleviating
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 mitigating
But experts say more vessels are leaving than entering, indicating that shipping operators are mitigating risks by avoiding the area entirely and reallocating flows.
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Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
For starters, as Anthropic’s explicit focus on mitigating the risks of AI has apparently won the trust of many consumers, OpenAI has imitated many of its rival’s safety initiatives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The trip to Fulham a few days later was far less successful, but there were mitigating circumstances.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
How much of it is all to do with mitigating the fallout from the Iran war at this point?
—Sarah Hilton, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Bay Area federal lawmakers marked Earth Day by introducing a bill Wednesday aimed at mitigating rampant whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay — an alarming statistic which has reached its highest level in 25 years.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Collective action will be imperative to mitigating the climate crisis.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Goble asked jurors to consider mitigating factors and sentence Horner to life in prison rather than the death penalty.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Henrik Pettersson, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
For starters, as Anthropic’s explicit focus on mitigating the risks of AI has apparently won the trust of many consumers, OpenAI has imitated many of its rival’s safety initiatives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The trip to Fulham a few days later was far less successful, but there were mitigating circumstances.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
How much of it is all to do with mitigating the fallout from the Iran war at this point?
—Sarah Hilton, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Bay Area federal lawmakers marked Earth Day by introducing a bill Wednesday aimed at mitigating rampant whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay — an alarming statistic which has reached its highest level in 25 years.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Collective action will be imperative to mitigating the climate crisis.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Goble asked jurors to consider mitigating factors and sentence Horner to life in prison rather than the death penalty.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitigating
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The five-year, $11 billion project will add 16 miles of express lanes and a dedicated busway with the aim of alleviating traffic on one of Atlanta’s most stressful roads.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the conflict is also likely to bolster demand for China’s world-leading green energy manufacturers as countries push to wean themselves off fossil fuel dependency, potentially alleviating a downward price spiral that recently pushed Beijing to curb solar overcapacity.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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After relieving himself, Pulido went to lie down again on a bench and rest, Sapolu said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Florida is also expected to face more above-average fire activity through at least June, when the summer’s rainy season ramps up to bring relieving downpours.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Venus in Gemini aligns with Pluto in Aquarius, helping private thoughts turn into conversations that move things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Talking about more than academics, Joyce said CLC’s project to build the Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee, teaching skills for well-paying jobs and a major expansion to the Waukegan campus have made a difference in helping to build the workforce.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s truly nothing better than the scent of fresh laundry and soothing lavender!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced.—
Mirette Magdy,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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By thinning crowded seedlings, giving roots room to grow, and easing plants gradually into outdoor conditions, gardeners can help reduce stress and build resilience.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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