as in to relieve
to make more bearable or less severe
a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day
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Recent Examples of alleviate
In previous years, up to $150 million was available to alleviate the housing affordability crisis faced by Floridians.
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Sarah Moreno, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
But the Bears coach also understands his responsibility in alleviating pressure from Williams and creating fuel-efficient opportunities for explosive plays.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The massive project was designed to alleviate sewage and flooding overflow issues.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The brand utilizes unique technology to provide a cushiony feel that helps alleviate joint pain.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Moreno, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
But the Bears coach also understands his responsibility in alleviating pressure from Williams and creating fuel-efficient opportunities for explosive plays.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The massive project was designed to alleviate sewage and flooding overflow issues.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The brand utilizes unique technology to provide a cushiony feel that helps alleviate joint pain.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviate
Verb
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This transformative investment would also significantly relieve the crippling burden under which states and municipalities currently struggle to fund public education.—
Martin M. Looney,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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People of all skin types should avoid formulas containing harsh or irritating ingredients that can worsen dryness rather than relieve it, according to Valerie Aparovich, a biochemist and certified cosmetologist-aesthetician at OnSkin.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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As churches hold religious services this weekend, celebrants across the country are wrestling with how to help their congregations cope with and make sense of the tragedy at the Annunciation Church.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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All in all, this expression shows the dedication to craftsmanship that has helped give Cazcanes such a sterling reputation.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Mop-up, suppression repair, mitigating hazard trees and putting out the few places with a little smoke in the interior of the fire area are the main tasks in cleaning up this fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But as a desire to mitigate climate change impacted consumer choice and federal policy, like the Inflation Reduction Act, Indiana became a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grand Velas offers an all-suites setup, with rooms designed in soothing, contemporary neutrals with just enough pops of color to give rooms a sense of the energy running throughout the property.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Frow’s comments in Edinburgh could soothe some of these concerns, with the content chief seemingly being reassured by his conversation with his new bosses.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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Offering pet benefits is a remote-friendly option that can not only support employee well-being but also ease the financial pressures of modern pet ownership that all generations face.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On Monday, Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia's H20 chip sales in China as a condition for easing restrictions to allow the chip to be sold there.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Alleviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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