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
  • These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After a long travel day, few things beat the relieving feeling of walking into a clean hotel room and sprawling out across the plush, freshly made bed.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Whole Foods is providing additional flowers, helping Petals with Promise reach even more people after the outdoor growing season ends.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The adaptation arrives at the original series’ 10th anniversary, a show many credit with helping bring K-drama to global audiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Iranian delegation’s attendance at the UN has renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the war, lifting market sentiment on Monday, with stocks rising, oil prices easing and global bond yields falling sharply.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • If the Strait of Hormuz reopened and both Russian and Iranian refineries were repaired promptly, prices could decrease, easing the globe’s record-breaking diesel squeeze.
    — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 19 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
  • Pritzker said his party is promoting a message focused on mitigating rising costs by giving Americans more money, partially by raising the minimum wage.
    — Julia Cherner, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Their arguments included questions over mitigating circumstances in Crumbley's background.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Allaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allaying. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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