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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Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection.
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The deep-tissue technique, using thumbs and knuckles, relieves these pain points.
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Tranexamic acid is an amino acid derivative that mitigates inflammation, prevents new dark spots from forming, fades existing ones, clears congestion, and enhances radiance.
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A little understanding mitigates a lot of risk.
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The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.
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The hair growth formula exfoliates and soothes the scalp while simultaneously repairing weak, damaged hair.
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Broadway ticket sales held steady last week as the newish season eases into the post-Tony summer weeks, with Chess posting strong figures during its final week and Celebrity Autobiography doing the opposite during its last bow.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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