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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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
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
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
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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has alleviated the pain of losing Durant many seasons ago by turning into the best player in the league, winning not only the NBA MVP Award last year, but also earning the honor of Finals MVP.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
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
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
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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Nobody was ejected and Tyler Glasnow eventually relieved Wrobleski to end the inning.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Ryan Staub relieved Salters but fared no better, tossing an interception on each of his first two throws.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 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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Solar panels are also being installed to reduce its electricity draw on the power grid, and water usage will be mitigated with the collection and reuse of rainwater.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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Menopause is not a disease but a transition and can lead to a wide range of symptoms that can be mitigated through neurologic testing and potential treatments, Mosconi says.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When Tennessee attempted to claw back with a touchdown early in the second half, Simpson soothed any stress, engineering a nine-play, 99-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Rico Scott.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Charles’s decency, his commitment to solving problems of care, his stranger’s gift for reimagining family both soothed and inspired.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The people who could’ve helped, who maybe were genuinely interested, never figured it out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt’s media operation and the coverage that followed helped shape his legacy—as a conservationist, a trust-buster, and a family man.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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