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
The owner and lessee will bear the responsibility of clearing the debris and alleviating some of the effects of the fire and its aftermath, Moore said, including looking for ways to mitigate debris flowing out of the warehouse, and the smell emitted by the rotting food.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
So, resources like financial planning, credit building and debt management assistance can potentially unlock additional productivity by alleviating employee financial stress.
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Sheri Atwood,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Blue’s Year 2 growth could go a long way to alleviating potential anxiety.
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Jon MacHota,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Village officials have created innovative ways of alleviating the traffic gridlock, including shuttles from nearby Riverhead and others from Agawam Park in the Village.
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Nancy Kane,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.
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Ethan Stone
june 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 June 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.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
So, resources like financial planning, credit building and debt management assistance can potentially unlock additional productivity by alleviating employee financial stress.
—
Sheri Atwood,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Blue’s Year 2 growth could go a long way to alleviating potential anxiety.
—
Jon MacHota,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The free meals program, costing about 268 trillion rupiah ($15 billion) for this year alone, is aimed at alleviating poverty and malnutrition but Prabowo recently fired the head of the program amid a massive graft probe.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Village officials have created innovative ways of alleviating the traffic gridlock, including shuttles from nearby Riverhead and others from Agawam Park in the Village.
—
Nancy Kane,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.
—
Ethan Stone
june 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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According to a statement by BMW, the task required high precision, speed, and consistency while relieving workers of physically demanding operations.
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Westerly winds are helping push that smoke into Colorado, especially across western and mountain communities.
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Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
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Oil prices extended declines on Friday as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.
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In France, temperatures were easing as the peak of the heat wave was starting to pass in some parts of the country.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Successful deployment demands robust governance from inception, ensuring traceability and mitigating risks.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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