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
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The engine restarts as soon as the driver relieves pressure from the brake.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This diversification mitigates earnings volatility tied to interest rate fluctuations and reinforces the firm’s resilience across market cycles.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit is worth watching for its stylish direction (Bateman’s fellow Ozark alum Laura Linney helms two episodes), propulsive pace that mitigates some of the narrative wheel-spinning, and most of all Law and Bateman’s brilliantly cast brother act.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Sep. 2025
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DermaVantage moisturizing lotion soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fulton & Roark Fulton & Rourke deodorant not only comes in a huge variety of the brand’s elevated scents, but also contains aloe barbadensis leaf extract, which soothes and hydrates irritated skin.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The heat will stick around, with low to mid-90s expected Sunday and into early next week before the worst of it finally eases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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About Nassau Street Partners Nassau Street Partners is a modern capital advisory firm that helps companies and sponsors raise $1 million to $50 million from global family offices, strategic investors, and high-net-worth individuals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Alleviates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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