ALLEVIATES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

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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

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Anything that soothes that, or gives them more-than-human capacities—that’s just unhelpful to them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
This Loops x Dune mist is so refreshing— an instant burst of coolness that also soothes and rehydrates my skin without disrupting my makeup.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothes

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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

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Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.

— , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

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