alleviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of alleviate
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 Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The ergonomic design of this pillow helps your back slide into a position that alleviates pain. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 But this Amazon deal cuts a cool $500 off and alleviates the skyrocketing prices for just a little while. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Extensive clinical and user trials have found that the topical helps skin appear smoother, cuts back on fine lines and wrinkles like crow’s feet, alleviates redness, and doesn’t clog pores all the while. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 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. — 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
  1. relieves
  2. mitigates
  3. soothes
  4. eases
  5. helps
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  • Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • But despite living in a far more interconnected world that better mitigates these emergencies, the stone still serves as a poignant—if troubling—sign of our most pressing problems.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mitigates
Verb
  • Caffeine supports healthy follicle function, biotin promotes keratin production, peptides reinforce the hair fiber, and moisturizing panthenol softens hair and soothes dryness.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • Scheduling days without food may have a knock-on effect that eases both chronic pain and its associated cognitive problems, according to a study on mice by researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in China.
    — Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The move, officials say, gives the mission more heft and eases collaboration with the Navy and Air Force, which are at the forefront of the administration’s campaigns.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • Doing so helps ensure the other person's silence doesn't determine when you're allowed to feel OK again.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The account connection helps verify that votes are coming from individual supporters and reduces the use of fake or duplicate accounts.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of helps

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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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