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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allays
  1. alleviates
  2. relieves
  3. soothes
  4. helps
  5. eases
  6. mitigates
Verb
  • Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Mild compression, between eight to 15 mmHg, alleviates general discomfort and tiredness.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.
    — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • Nia’s vulnerability helps further disarm Lala, who seems to actually want to meet in the middle.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Getting ahead of those conversations helps prevent misunderstandings once households merge and rent is due.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • How Plaza Midwood became Plaza Midwood Charlotte historian Tom Hanchett eases his Prius down Central Avenue, pointing from one storefront to the next.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • This eases the logistics challenge of F1 arranging and holding the race with 10 weeks notice.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • 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
  • This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of mitigates

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