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
Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.
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PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Thuney is the kind of player that alleviates concerns, but with his departure, the team might be betting too much on young talent.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
No one disputes that gentrification is real, but numerous studies confirm that building more homes alleviates overall housing costs in all communities.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Other neighborhoods — part of Crestline Road near Dickies Arena, for example — have the same type of restriction, which alleviates congestion and leaves street parking open for those who live there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
There are occasional flashbacks to his childhood, as well as moments out-of-time, where Kafka finds himself in the modern-day Czech republic, but none of this alleviates the pacing doldrums of a conventional biopic.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Thuney is the kind of player that alleviates concerns, but with his departure, the team might be betting too much on young talent.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
No one disputes that gentrification is real, but numerous studies confirm that building more homes alleviates overall housing costs in all communities.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The big reveal alleviates some of the pressure, but the shock of it comes a little too late, and what proceeds to unfold in the third act feels like a film disappointedly letting out almost all its air.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
This encourages blood flow in the body, and alleviates pressure off the liver, per Mount Sinai.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Other neighborhoods — part of Crestline Road near Dickies Arena, for example — have the same type of restriction, which alleviates congestion and leaves street parking open for those who live there.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
Verb
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This deep tissue massage relieves tension in my head, neck, and shoulders without any effort.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 Sep. 2025
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This mechanism decreases the effect of prostaglandins and relieves pain and inflammation.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pivetta’s strikeout knack mitigates the effects of ballpark dimensions, but his fly ball rate is tied for first in MLB at 26 percent above league average, and Wrigley Field tends to play smaller than Petco Park.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smart screening mitigates these risks while actively building a workforce equipped for tomorrow’s challenges.—
Kenneth Coats,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rich, creamy formula hydrates skin deeply, soothes redness, and helps strengthen the skin's barrier, leaving everything feeling balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Watching a room full of diners realize how they’re supposed to eat that really soothes the soul.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Tylenol eases a pregnant woman’s severe headache, then preeclampsia is generally not the cause.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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