ALLEVIATED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

alleviated 1 of 2

adjective

as in eased

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alleviated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of alleviate

as in relieved

to make more bearable or less severe a car pool alleviates some of the stress of driving the kids to and from school every day

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Recent Examples of alleviated

Adjective

For its part, China, says the BRI has contributed to the social and economic development of member countries , created thousands of jobs and alleviated poverty, as well as spurring economic growth and commercial partnerships. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 Republicans say alleviated concerns about the management of the lieutenant governor’s campaign, coupled with a focus on cultural issues in some Northern Virginia schools, is benefiting the state’s GOP ticket. — Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025

Verb

However, Paramount’s recent decision to put those commitments in writing has alleviated Cinemark and others’ concerns. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 Effective deployment of oil in storage alleviated the strain, too. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Google may have alleviated immediate concerns by deciding to quickly remove the AI tool within Google Earth—but its statement suggested that the company could eventually bring the feature back in the future. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Some patients also report that the drugs have alleviated a range of addictions, from alcohol to gambling. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Last month, Washington alleviated oil sanctions on Tehran as part of the memorandum of understanding between both parties – which laid out a long term path to peace. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Friedman might feel more comfortable denying the Arenado trade reports at this point, given that Muncy has alleviated fan concerns and Arenado has joined a division rival instead. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated

Adjective

Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

Definition of eased

Adjective

Some of these studies even suggest a decreased risk of breast cancer with certain formulations of menopausal hormone therapy.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.

— Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of decreased

Verb

The vulnerability, disclosed as part of Snowflake’s HackerOne vulnerability disclosure platform and mitigated on June 23, enabled Wiz to obtain access to sensitive data in Snowflake’s internal Jira environment.

— Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Unexpected outcomes can be mitigated by improving alignment, Moussouris said, something that will likely be a primary focus for the creators of AI models in the coming months.

— Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mitigated

Adjective

Sunday’s 202km stage from Monaco to Manosque was expected to finish in a reduced bunch sprint, but was hilly enough for a breakaway to be given encouragement.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The district’s memo said its goals aren’t around less technology, but are centered on using these tools in the most effective ways with clear goals and reduced distractions.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduced

Verb

In 2020, Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University, which helped fund coronavirus research and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
From classic Amtrak routes crossing the Continental Divide to historic steam locomotives chugging through the state’s mining past, these journeys continue to preserve the stories, scenery and communities that helped shape the West.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

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