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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That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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While individual efforts are important, collective action increases impact and mitigates the risks of reprisals for standing up to individuals or organizations.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mohan emphasized that early action mitigates risk and positions brands for compliance, which is increasingly non-negotiable.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Glacial water helps rebalance minerals, squalane restores suppleness, and olive leaf extract soothes redness and helps keep breakouts in check with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
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This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to local belief, sending a lantern upward helps cleanse a person’s spirit and eases their misfortunes, clearing the path for good luck in the coming year.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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The good news is there's horror fare to fit those tastes that avoids tired tropes, is more thoughtful than creepy, and eases a new generation of fans into a beloved genre without causing psychological damage or necessitating a night light.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The heavier personnel helps in the run game, where the NFL has also enjoyed a small renaissance over the last two seasons.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Reagan foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit that helps fund his library, which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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