as in relieving
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 alleviating
Substantial relief at the pump will only begin to arrive if tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a historic oil shortage, Krishnamoorti said.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
At first, locals had hoped that a supermarket might take over the space, alleviating a dry spot in Oakland’s grocery desert.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
This in turn will have an immediate effect for all Californians, alleviating prices at the pump, businesses and homes.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Then the focus is on alleviating homelessness in Michigan as Meagan Dunn of Covenant House Michigan, Ryan Hertz of Lighthouse, and Veronika Scott of The Empowerment Plan talk about the crisis.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The five-year, $11 billion project will add 16 miles of express lanes and a dedicated busway with the aim of alleviating traffic on one of Atlanta’s most stressful roads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, research suggests that some of these substances may help in alleviating treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, among other conditions.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 22 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the conflict is also likely to bolster demand for China’s world-leading green energy manufacturers as countries push to wean themselves off fossil fuel dependency, potentially alleviating a downward price spiral that recently pushed Beijing to curb solar overcapacity.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Like clockwork, the government filed a notice of appeal on the CIT decision Friday, alleviating any mystery as to its intent to seek an alternate outcome.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
At first, locals had hoped that a supermarket might take over the space, alleviating a dry spot in Oakland’s grocery desert.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
This in turn will have an immediate effect for all Californians, alleviating prices at the pump, businesses and homes.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Then the focus is on alleviating homelessness in Michigan as Meagan Dunn of Covenant House Michigan, Ryan Hertz of Lighthouse, and Veronika Scott of The Empowerment Plan talk about the crisis.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The five-year, $11 billion project will add 16 miles of express lanes and a dedicated busway with the aim of alleviating traffic on one of Atlanta’s most stressful roads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
However, research suggests that some of these substances may help in alleviating treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, among other conditions.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 22 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the conflict is also likely to bolster demand for China’s world-leading green energy manufacturers as countries push to wean themselves off fossil fuel dependency, potentially alleviating a downward price spiral that recently pushed Beijing to curb solar overcapacity.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Customers paid admission to destroy objects, and the experience became one where people could balance physically breaking things with mentally relieving stress.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Morton was critical in helping the Broncos reach their first-ever playoff appearance, ultimately getting them to Super Bowl XII during the 1977 campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Organic matter in milk can encourage microbial activity in garden beds, helping create a more balanced growing environment over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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As OpenAI faces several lawsuits tied to allegations its tool was used to carry out crimes, the AI industry is just beginning to grapple with its role in mitigating physical harms and how to work with law enforcement.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Choose artwork for the walls with soothing landscapes, or use natural materials like wooden picture frames, cotton throws, or a simple houseplant.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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