as in relieves
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 alleviates
And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.
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Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
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ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
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Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Because Saatva mattresses have zoned lumbar support, those who sleep on their sides or who are combination sleepers find that the bed alleviates pressure on their body.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Minimize discomfort during recovery with this adjustable wrap that applies abdominal compression and alleviates lower back pressure.
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Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
The Metra Track 4 project alleviates a bottleneck for the South Shore, reducing the need to wait for Metra trains to clear the tracks for South Shore Line trains to go through.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
—
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Because Saatva mattresses have zoned lumbar support, those who sleep on their sides or who are combination sleepers find that the bed alleviates pressure on their body.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Minimize discomfort during recovery with this adjustable wrap that applies abdominal compression and alleviates lower back pressure.
—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
The Metra Track 4 project alleviates a bottleneck for the South Shore, reducing the need to wait for Metra trains to clear the tracks for South Shore Line trains to go through.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
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In a doublet, the first earthquake relieves stress on one fault while increasing it on a nearby fault.
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Every $10 donated to Undue Medical Debt relieves an average of $1,000 in medical debt.
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Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
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Collaborating shares and mitigates the risk of straining the relationship with the company among active owners.
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Both come from curcumin, an active compound that supports immunity, soothes the gut, and encourages healthier gut bacteria.
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Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin.
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Landing Torbert eases the sting of missing out on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who committed to South Carolina on Wednesday.
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Oil continues to fall, which eases the inflationary pressures, too.
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There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families.
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This helps balance immediate compensation needs with longer-term success metrics.
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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