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
Crews conducting an overnight operation discovered the crack on the tank, which was alleviating its pressure.
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But despite major investor commitments and partnerships being signed to bring jobs and money into the country, the scale of the devastation means that alleviating poverty and bringing people back home will take time.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 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
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
Austin Turner, CBS News, 27 May 2026
But despite major investor commitments and partnerships being signed to bring jobs and money into the country, the scale of the devastation means that alleviating poverty and bringing people back home will take time.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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For a pain-relieving exercise, lie on your back and put a belt around your knees.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Ideally, this will take place immersed in nature, the quintessential stress-relieving environment.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Guests are encouraged to get involved by taking an apiary tour of the bee hives, helping with coral reef restoration, building fish shelters, or joining a snorkeling safari of the giant clam sanctuary at Punta Bunga beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Technology is increasingly being viewed as a key enabler of operational clarity, helping family offices strengthen decision-making and support long-term growth.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The Supreme Court appears to be easing the way for people and companies to make claims over the confiscation of Cuban property when Fidel Castro seized power in 1959.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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His top priorities include improving access to rural health care, addressing housing costs and mitigating wildfire impacts.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Slot can point to a number of mitigating factors, beginning with Jota’s tragic death last summer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Get kitted out for a day on the slopes in the in-house ski room before returning to the indoor pool and soothing hands of therapists at Spa L'Apogée by La Prairie.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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