ALLAYS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

allays

verb

present tense third-person singular of allay

as in alleviates

to make more bearable or less severe a gentle breeze would allay the heat

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Recent Examples of allays The performance allays any fears Pulisic will be compromised in the knockout rounds, though he was nutmegged by Guler in the buildup to Turkey’s game-winning goal. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleviates

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Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

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With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026

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But behind the trend is a food with a nutritional profile that helps explain why sardines have attracted so much attention in the first place.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
For shopper Kori Farmer, The Grocery Spot helps stretch her budget while giving her access to fresh food close to home.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of helps

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The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty.

— Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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