put (someone) at ease

phrase

: to make (someone) feel calm and relaxed
Her reassuring words put us at ease.

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Internally, a viewer may be challenged, affirmed or unexpectedly put at ease. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 Anyone worried about corporate takeover was put at ease from day one. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026 The employee suspected a phishing scam but was put at ease after hopping on a call with other company employees—all of whom were deepfakes. — Rick Hutchinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Not only were the boys put at ease by the fact their familiar family farm also served as the film's location. — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024 Prying about an ex is unlikely put someone at ease, Anderson says. — Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024 Most of us try to put at ease whoever happens to be in the spotlight. — Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2021

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“Put (someone) at ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28someone%29%20at%20ease. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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