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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviated
Verb
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The unexpected move left contestants relieved but on edge, knowing that one misstep next week could cost them a double penalty.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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If ever there was a time to be grateful and relieved for being mistaken, this is that time.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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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It's more easily mitigated that way.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Such an action would require a national moratorium on comparable AI models until the damage is contained and the risk mitigated.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
7 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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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
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However, the new targets soothed Jim’s concerns.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The special teams play helped Los Alamitos zap the momentum of Edison, which took its first lead in the middle of the second quarter.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves in his fifth straight start, and helped the Avs improve to 4-0-1 to start the season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Investigators say Velez’s legal troubles began nearly a year ago, when she was accused of using fake barcodes at a Cape Coral Target to purchase items at reduced prices, thefts that police say were confirmed through security video and her own TikTok activity.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Alleviated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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