allaying

present participle of allay

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of allaying But both Foulkes and the head of a consumer electronics organization say combining AI with other technologies is allaying those concerns by making boating easier and less intimidating for both experienced and inexperienced individuals. Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Still, recent studies have bolstered the case for testosterone’s benefits, for certain conditions, while allaying worries about its safety — particularly concerns about heart safety. Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026 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
Verb
  • These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Because the underlying mechanisms driving this persistent pain are unknown, treatment options are centered on relieving symptoms but largely fall short.
    Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Humor becomes a way of both relieving and postponing tension.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Following Macro-Infrastructure And Job Diversification An investor can analyze which local employers are helping ensure property stability, like in towns that have more than one industry and have modern economic anchors.
    Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Women have conquered space and awareness, helping to broaden the very concept of leadership.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Both trends followed Warsh's comments a few weeks ago that the Fed would be forced into action unless there are more concrete signs that inflation is easing back to the central bank's 2% target.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In a time of strained Spanish-American relations, Kuss is doing his part in easing diplomatic tensions.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The show is so cozy and soothing that the actors frequently fell asleep during takes and can be spotted snoozing in the background.
    Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hochman said while deciding whether or not to seek the death penalty, the DA's office examined the aggravating and mitigating factors and spoke to the victims' family, prosecutors and law enforcement.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For Villa, there were mitigating circumstances in this latest defeat by Glasner, yet the worry is they are still being caught with the same punches.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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