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
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.
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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
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
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The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Those who have worked on the issue say immigration policy can play a crucial role in alleviating the lack of physicians if the White House or Congress chooses to take positive steps.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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An orthopedic surgeon evaluated Parias and also provided a physical therapy referral, according to DHS, though by May his pain was still not relieving.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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While potentially easing grid access for AI companies, this directive intensifies pressure on state and local governments.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit says the Parkway North corridor is key for moving people efficiently and easing traffic.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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That’s why a familiar smell from childhood can be soothing during stress, why certain perfumes are inseparable from the people who wore them, and why some scents can also bring back hard memories with the same intensity as good ones.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Plus, SpaceX's massive initial public offering went well, soothing concerns about a deluge of new stock supply pulling down the whole market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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In either case, being proactive — whether by making home improvements or mitigating the risk of home damage — can make a difference.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The guidance also looks to guard against viral rumors by mitigating the flow of incorrect information.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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