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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.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Clare Malone, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
What if Kraft Heinz alleviated that guilt?
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
His departure alleviated what was a very crowded running back corps in Washington.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
That concern was alleviated on the first snap.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Others raised more legitimate concerns about affordability, rising rents and property taxes — concerns that could be alleviated by increasing our housing supply.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Still, on a moment-to-moment basis, the film has tension, strong character dynamics and sharp individual portraits whose astringency gets alleviated by Gottsagen and James’ more ingratiating turns.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
As someone who doesn’t love the feeling of a thong sandal between my toes, this suede pair alleviated the initial discomfort that typically comes with slipping into flip-flops, thanks to the soft strap.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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
Adjective
Some were skeptical that the plan alleviated national-security concerns.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
What if Kraft Heinz alleviated that guilt?
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
His departure alleviated what was a very crowded running back corps in Washington.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
That concern was alleviated on the first snap.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
Others raised more legitimate concerns about affordability, rising rents and property taxes — concerns that could be alleviated by increasing our housing supply.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Still, on a moment-to-moment basis, the film has tension, strong character dynamics and sharp individual portraits whose astringency gets alleviated by Gottsagen and James’ more ingratiating turns.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
As someone who doesn’t love the feeling of a thong sandal between my toes, this suede pair alleviated the initial discomfort that typically comes with slipping into flip-flops, thanks to the soft strap.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
Verb
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Some asked if the attacker was still at large, relieved when told the police said the suspect was dead.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leonard was relieved from the podium, and went about the rest of his afternoon.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mendes’ eased into his return with last year’s For Friends and Family Only Tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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Criteria have been eased several times since then as the kingdom increasingly sees the need to court foreign capital.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Market response to the news was mitigated.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Stein provided one that satisfied her ambitions and perhaps mitigated a sense of mediocrity.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two administrators from a closed Waukesha day care entered pleas on reduced misdemeanor charges for failing to report child abuse.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vought, who helped write the policy blueprint known as Project 2025, is playing a major role during the shutdown, including on decisions over whether there are mass layoffs of federal employees instead of furloughs and what funding is cut and what is allowed to flow.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The tax credits, part of the Affordable Care Act, have helped nearly 610,000 Tennesseans afford health insurance premiums this year.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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