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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
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.
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Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Turning the camera assistant off seems to have alleviated those issues.
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Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Here’s what’s happening with whey protein and when strained supplies might be alleviated.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Landsman said the military objectives in Iran have been met; Vargas said the humanitarian crisis facing Iranian protesters had been alleviated; and Cuellar said the president’s grace period for providing a rationale for the war had expired.
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Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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.
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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
Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Turning the camera assistant off seems to have alleviated those issues.
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Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Here’s what’s happening with whey protein and when strained supplies might be alleviated.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Landsman said the military objectives in Iran have been met; Vargas said the humanitarian crisis facing Iranian protesters had been alleviated; and Cuellar said the president’s grace period for providing a rationale for the war had expired.
—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
Adjective
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
Adjective
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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.
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.
Verb
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As of Monday afternoon, the threat of hazardous chemicals has been mitigated, Chapman said.
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Moore cautioned people with lung issues or smoke sensitivity to avoid outdoor activities, but said crews have mitigated the hazardous-materials portion of the blaze and are now focused on the biohazard portion posed by spoiled food.
Adjective
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Nienhuis said Billy Mansfield previously indicated there could be more bodies in Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties, but investigators were unable to reach an agreement that would have provided additional information in exchange for reduced charges.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
Verb
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
Verb
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Karaban, 23, is a 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward who helped UConn win back-to-back NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024.
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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