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
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.
—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
Some cases are caused by ovarian tumors, and treating the cancer alleviates the patient’s symptoms, Lhatoo said.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Some cases are caused by ovarian tumors, and treating the cancer alleviates the patient’s symptoms, Lhatoo said.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026
Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
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The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yet the crisis arrives at a time when the helium market has been awash in surplus, which mitigates the war’s immediate effect.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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At least the quality of cabin materials—the complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim—lends the cabin a feeling of specialness that mitigates some of the tech frustrations.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wide-mouthed container is designed for easy application, plus this butter soothes and moisturizes other dry skin areas like lips, cuticles, and feet.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For several years now, celebrities have been singing the praises of propranolol, a beta-blocker originally designed for heart conditions which also helps with anxiety.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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