mollifies

present tense third-person singular of mollify
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollifies
Verb
  • The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Church’s commitment to academic excellence enriches education and eases the financial burden on taxpayers.
    Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Quality trash bags hold in smells by preventing trash from leaking or spilling out, which mitigates lingering bacteria and odors.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Ultimately, cultivating frontline leaders mitigates the significant costs linked to management failure.
    Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The care the wizard takes in cooking the simple breakfast, even making sure the fire is literally fed, instantly softens Sophie and the audience to the illusive character.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Managing resources according to seasonality softens how demand fluctuations impact your cash flow and operations.
    Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Mollifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollifies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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