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
Meanwhile, the economy continues to expand, while inflation remains relatively tame, allaying the worst of investors’ fears that cyclical assets could take a hit.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allaying
Verb
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Prune juice is a common home remedy for alleviating constipation.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Research shows that people who acknowledge or apologize for rejection risk activating the rejectee’s ire, rather than alleviating hurt feelings.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds that pack a nutritional punch, helping to support stable blood sugar levels thanks to their high fiber and protein content.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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His team were the dominant side throughout Saturday’s game, starting steadily before easing through the gears.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The reading brought a sigh of relief, easing concerns that the economy was facing a double whammy of a softening labor market with reaccelerating inflation.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nearly a million acres of wilderness stretch across Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the heart of it are three mineral pools—their waters naturally heated within the earth and bubbling at a soothing 99 to 104 degrees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ginger Can Support Overall Digestive Health Beyond soothing an upset stomach, ginger may also support overall digestive health.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Among the bills recently approved, there is one creating a grant, under the California Safe Homes program, which would help individual homeowners, cities, counties, and special districts shoulder the hefty costs of mitigating fire-risk in properties across the state.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Engineers were immediately engaged and are actively working on both mitigating the issue, and fully understanding the root cause.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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