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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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
To be clear, this attempt to simplify my homescreen hasn’t alleviated my time-wasting at all.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Even after Paramount alleviated those concerns by letting WBD peer into Ellison’s books and making the Saudis nonvoting, non-board members, WBD still favorited Netflix.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of those concerns have been alleviated.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of RingCentral and Five9 surged on Friday after earnings from both software firms alleviated recent fears that artificial intelligence is eating away at their business models.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 4 Feb. 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.
—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
By noon, much of the pressure on the TSA checkpoints at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood had been alleviated, with much smaller lines than the crush of travelers before sunrise.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
To be clear, this attempt to simplify my homescreen hasn’t alleviated my time-wasting at all.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Even after Paramount alleviated those concerns by letting WBD peer into Ellison’s books and making the Saudis nonvoting, non-board members, WBD still favorited Netflix.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some of those concerns have been alleviated.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of RingCentral and Five9 surged on Friday after earnings from both software firms alleviated recent fears that artificial intelligence is eating away at their business models.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
Adjective
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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.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Usually in that situation the controller would be relieved, so the NTSB is investigating if anyone was available to relieve them, Homendy said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That relieved some of the pressure that Washington traditionally has used as leverage against Tehran.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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Going forward, any impacts would be mitigated before and during construction as well as each successive time Eversource re-enters for work on the pipeline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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His pain is mitigated by his friendship with Ernie Cantwell, the Catholic school’s only Black student.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Investors appeared soothed by the software firm’s across-the-board beat, amid fears about the company’s hefty debt load funding its AI buildout.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stunts helped launch Ladies Rides events in South Florida in 2024, drawing dozens of women at a time.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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