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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviates
  1. relieves
  2. mitigates
  3. soothes
  4. eases
  5. helps
Verb
  • 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
  • This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • This approach, seen in brands like Spangler Candy and Pizza Hut, cultivates deep emotional equity, mitigates commercialization risks, and enhances brand loyalty.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This approach mitigates the need to offer costly incentives to exhausted drivers working past sunset.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of mitigates
Verb
  • The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This reduces friction, soothes your skin, and helps make the massage more comfortable.
    — Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • And a lender with a track record of closing on time eases any worry about the timeline.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Plus, there’s a carbon-fiber plate inside that eases transitions and propels you forward.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • Name the number, explain the why, and suggest one adjustment that helps security feel more mutual, not just managed.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That program, dedicated to assisting unhoused people who seek shelter on the CTA, helps fund outreach work on the CTA’s Red and Blue lines as well as shelter beds set aside specifically for people who shelter on the CTA.
    — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of helps

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