allaying

present participle of allay

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Verb
  • Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.
    Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.
    Glamour, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cloves are especially high in a polyphenol called eugenol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Designed with the same pressure-relieving material found in its mattresses, the pillow adapts to the contours of your head and neck, easing tension and providing personalized support throughout the night.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Onboarding can be personalized based on the team and role, helping people get productive faster and reducing the need for additional training.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Nvidia shares rose about 2% on Wednesday, helping to boost the Nasdaq Composite higher.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film, featuring Martin and John Candy, would go on to become a classic, effectively easing all fears.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The magnesium spray helps keep your Activator Gel moist during session while easing post-workout soreness by penetrating its nutrients deep into the skin.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To that end, Martinez also recommends finishing the meal with a hot drink to enhance the feel-good effect—especially if the drink contains adaptogens that are known for soothing the body and mind.
    Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The quarter wasn't perfect, and there's still a lot of work needed to get done to fix China, the Converse brand and its digital business, in addition to mitigating tariffs.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In both cases, the collaboration was facilitated by the Agritech Institute for Small Farms, an organization working to increase access to advanced technology that can help small farms stay in business while mitigating climate change.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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