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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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2
as in to loosen
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 to alleviate
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 to reduce
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 to decrease
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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as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the dream of every lottery player is a life of fabulous luxury and everlasting ease
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Recent Examples of ease
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
If expectations and conditioning can ease withdrawal from caffeine, similar tools might one day help with dependence on other substances.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
What Michael brought out of me was an ease, and in my play, being less controlled.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
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Verb
Harpists serenaded tables at La Galerie throughout the day, and as tea time eased into evening cocktails, the space filled up.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
If expectations and conditioning can ease withdrawal from caffeine, similar tools might one day help with dependence on other substances.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Noun
The suspension feels thoroughly modern, articulating over road irregularities with ease.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
What Michael brought out of me was an ease, and in my play, being less controlled.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease
Verb
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Money is just the agreed upon measure of value used by producers to facilitate the exchange.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In another gun rights case, the justices may loosen a federal law aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous or irresponsible people.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This will loosen the soil a bit and make sure your plants are well hydrated.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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With the Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel being the current passageway, the economist said the Gordie Howe Bridge will alleviate the backups businesses have been seeing and are trying to avoid, while appeasing the many employees who travel back and forth for work.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even Carlos Carrasco, who has been designated for assignment by the Braves five times since last August, has eaten innings to alleviate the workload.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The coronavirus vaccine reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events linked to covid-19 — strokes, heart attacks, and hospitalization from heart disease — by about 40 percent, according to a new study.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Fox would take on $8 million in debt to pay for the Roku acquisition, and the companies expect to reduce combined expenses by $400 million.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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According to 2025 research from McKinsey & Company's Women in the Workplace report, women remain significantly underrepresented at the highest levels of leadership, with representation decreasing at each step up the corporate ladder.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Being a wedding guest is hard work, but has always left me with a profound sense of relief.—
Bobby Finger
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Get on-demand temperature relief -- anytime, anywhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The whole atmosphere was one of party and reckless abandon.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Did the grocery store place the trash can near the corn because folks were shucking with wild abandon and leaving behind a big mess?—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The Spurs’ Dylan Harper, getting plenty of rest, came in like a house afire and threatened to turn the game their way.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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“Ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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