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
Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Heat therapy alleviates muscle stiffness and improves blood flow.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.
—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
Used by rice field workers and farmers in Thailand to increase stamina and productivity, kratom initially alleviates fatigue with an effect like that of caffeine.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Heat therapy alleviates muscle stiffness and improves blood flow.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Gaming laptops, especially those with larger screens, tend to be bulky, but the Slim alleviates some of that.
—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
Used by rice field workers and farmers in Thailand to increase stamina and productivity, kratom initially alleviates fatigue with an effect like that of caffeine.
—David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 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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The effort theoretically mitigates many of the problems of data centers on Earth, including their power and water usage and heat generation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The team revealed that the PDA asymmetric photothermal layer not only effectively addresses the issue of insufficient sustained power generation caused by water adsorption saturation but also mitigates the unstable moisture gradient resulting from excessive water evaporation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This gentle glycolic serum has salicylic acid (which exfoliates), and raspberry fruit extract (which soothes skin and protects it from free radicals).—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Dec. 2025
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Best of all, this product instantly soothes and improves the skin’s texture and tone.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Listening first eases tension and helps plans click into place.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, some people find that lemon water eases bloating.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The wraparound design stays securely in place thanks to an adjustable strap, which helps to relieve discomfort on the neck, chin, and back.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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