as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Putting a small pillow behind your lower back provides lumbar support and relieves muscle tension.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Winter rainfall, which helps support deep roots and healthy growth, also fell short.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The service While there isn’t a traditional concierge desk, the front desk team helps guests book activities and navigate the unique and buzzy local scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Carmelia, the Westminster mayor, says there is nothing to do but hope that the supply side of the water ledger eases up after the start of spring on Friday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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As for Toth adjusting to the academic lifestyle at MIT, the school eases in freshmen during the first semester.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least the quality of cabin materials—the complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim—lends the cabin a feeling of specialness that mitigates some of the tech frustrations.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Notably, although overpaying is still possible, the tipping system largely mitigates this issue since tip prices are rarely all that high.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Allays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allays. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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