allaying

verb

present participle of allay
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe a gentle breeze would allay the heat

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Recent Examples of allaying The need-to-know this morning Abivax disclosed additional data for its experimental ulcerative colitis drug, seemingly allaying at least some of the safety concerns that had flared in recent weeks. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 June 2026 Hours before SpaceX began trading, Jim Cramer said that early signs of demand for the IPO looked promising — allaying some of the fears in the market about whether the banks would stick the landing and what the Club had been protecting against all week by making incremental sales to boost our cash. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026 Today, however, general-purpose chatbots and a host of specialized health models can translate the jargon into plain language within seconds, potentially allaying unfounded fears. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 15 May 2026 Péter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, has pledged to free up the EU payouts by allaying the bloc’s concerns about Hungary’s democratic backsliding. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 The material was porous and crumbly, allaying fears that the fuel might’ve fused into a diamond-hard mass impenetrable even to drills. — Yusuke Maekawa, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026 The two antivirals are equally effective at allaying symptoms, both shortening the duration of flu by about a day. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allaying
  1. alleviating
  2. relieving
  3. helping
  4. easing
  5. soothing
  6. mitigating
Verb
  • Vaginal suppositories are also often prescribed for alleviating pelvic pain.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of alleviating
Verb
  • The salicylic acid helps gently remove flakes while relieving any irritation and itchy feelings.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Best July 4th Bose Headphone Deal Bose QuietComfort The Bose QuietComfort Headphones claim absolute silence by fusing industry-leading active noise cancellation mechanics with plush, pressure-relieving over-ear cushions.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of relieving
Verb
  • San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • In some cases, the requests can be simple, such as helping to fix a clogged toilet or a garage door that won’t open.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of helping
Verb
  • From California to North Carolina, yellow electric school buses are sending power back to the grid, easing some strain when demand spikes during heat waves.
    — Lisa Baertlein, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • But the central bank removed from its statement an easing bias.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of easing
Verb
  • The Lillian Area Rug is both grounding and soothing thanks to its cool blue hue; the intricate Persian pattern adds lots of charm, making the rug look more unique and storied.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • After a long day of running errands in the sweltering Southern heat, there's something cathartic about rewarding all your hard work with a cold, soothing spoonful of your favorite frozen treat.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Experts emphasize that mitigating these risks requires preparation to prevent collisions between satellites and other spacecraft.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of mitigating

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