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mollifying

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verb

present participle of mollify
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mollifying
Adjective
  • Far from staging combative debates, Newsom — who's widely expected to run for president in 2028 — struck a conciliatory tone and sought middle ground in his debut podcast episodes.
    Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There are high hopes that Ukraine can mend its fraught relations with the country that had been Kyiv's biggest backer, but has veered toward a more conciliatory tone to Russia since Trump strode back into the White House.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Known for its soothing properties, the star ingredient, centella asiatica is great for those with rosacea to strengthen the skin barrier.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The moisturizing strip heats up, providing soothing warmth, much in the same way a hot towel softens the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • What separates a great investor from a good one is proactivity around identifying and mitigating those risks as soon as the deal is final, preferably even before closing.
    Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Mollifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mollifying. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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