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
Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Many clients don’t necessarily know the difference, or to what extent massage should cause pain en route to alleviating pain.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The funding and additional personnel are aimed at alleviating the growing case backlog, which is nearly 4 million cases.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, the company continues to benefit from AI demand outstripping supply, alleviating concerns about potential pricing pressures.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Blackwell Ultra ramp well underway alleviating concerns of supply chain issues going forward.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Transparency, effective communication, and upskilling employees are crucial to alleviating fear and fostering buy-in.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
But the Bears coach also understands his responsibility in alleviating pressure from Williams and creating fuel-efficient opportunities for explosive plays.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Many clients don’t necessarily know the difference, or to what extent massage should cause pain en route to alleviating pain.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The funding and additional personnel are aimed at alleviating the growing case backlog, which is nearly 4 million cases.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, the company continues to benefit from AI demand outstripping supply, alleviating concerns about potential pricing pressures.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Blackwell Ultra ramp well underway alleviating concerns of supply chain issues going forward.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Transparency, effective communication, and upskilling employees are crucial to alleviating fear and fostering buy-in.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
But the Bears coach also understands his responsibility in alleviating pressure from Williams and creating fuel-efficient opportunities for explosive plays.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Commissioner Gary West made the motion to accept the new land use designation, relieving Josh‘s of its itinerant status despite the business being a fixture in town since the 1990s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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State parties followed suit, helping propel Republicans to unified control of Washington in November.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the press release regarding the official launch of the Program, Impel co-founder and CEO Devin Daly emphasized the impact the companies hope to make by helping industry employees gain the acumen to effectively work alongside AI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Economists like Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and UBS’s Paul Donovan cautioned that while headline data supports easing, the details reveal more mixed pressures that Powell will need to weigh.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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But when approached strategically, building muscle strength can be one of the most effective tools for easing discomfort and improving everyday function.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The move from Upton Park to the London Stadium in 2016, the anger at how the board is handling the club and the controversy over concession tickets are some of the mitigating factors behind the discontent.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adding oils or a warm soak can increase sensitivity and make the experience both soothing and arousing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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