ALLAYING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

allaying

verb

present participle of allay

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 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

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Verb

Vaginal suppositories are also often prescribed for alleviating pelvic pain.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Definition of alleviating

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The salicylic acid helps gently remove flakes while relieving any irritation and itchy feelings.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Best July 4th Bose Headphone Deal Bose QuietComfort The Bose QuietComfort Headphones claim absolute silence by fusing industry-leading active noise cancellation mechanics with plush, pressure-relieving over-ear cushions.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

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It’s celebrated on July 14 because that’s the day Parisians stormed the Bastille fortress and prison in 1789, helping spark the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy and sent King Louis XVI and his queen Marie-Antoinette to the guillotine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Edith Newsome, 5th Ward, helping some residents, primarily seniors and people with disabilities, qualify for a rebate on their water bill, is a way to provide them with more disposable income.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of helping

Verb

For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and land-use restrictions.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 14 July 2026
According to the company, this helps lower latency, improve memory access and reduce energy consumption while easing dependence on the most advanced chipmaking technologies currently affected by US restrictions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of easing

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The Lillian Area Rug is both grounding and soothing thanks to its cool blue hue; the intricate Persian pattern adds lots of charm, making the rug look more unique and storied.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
After a long day of running errands in the sweltering Southern heat, there's something cathartic about rewarding all your hard work with a cold, soothing spoonful of your favorite frozen treat.

— Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Definition of soothing

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Experts emphasize that mitigating these risks requires preparation to prevent collisions between satellites and other spacecraft.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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