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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Westerly winds are helping push that smoke into Colorado, especially across western and mountain communities.
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Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
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While potentially easing grid access for AI companies, this directive intensifies pressure on state and local governments.
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Pittsburghers for Public Transit says the Parkway North corridor is key for moving people efficiently and easing traffic.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Successful deployment demands robust governance from inception, ensuring traceability and mitigating risks.
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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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