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
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
Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.
—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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
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The collective spiritual and ritual aspects of the psychedelic experience in community settings are what relieves suffering and strengthens bonds.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Living wages lead to local economic growth & relieves the tax burden on other Texas families.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Schumaker said Sunday that health — and, more specifically, an alignment that best mitigates usage injuries for each individual over the course of a season — may ultimately drive the decision.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Why Stock Pickers Win More With Multi-Asset Portfolios Market behaviors differ, but a diverse asset mix mitigates volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Food digests more quickly and moves through your body easier, which soothes indigestion.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The titular azelaic acid decongests pores, kills bacteria, soothes inflammation, sloughs off dead cells, and smooths uneven texture.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Heat strengthens pure metals Standard metallurgical rules dictate that heat eases atomic movement, rendering metals more pliable and simpler to reshape under normal conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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