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
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
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
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
The Virginia Democrat argued that a ceasefire extension could give Washington and Tehran time to negotiate on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while alleviating the energy market.
—Sophia Vento, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The combined pressures on farming and ranching families are not alleviating.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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
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
The Virginia Democrat argued that a ceasefire extension could give Washington and Tehran time to negotiate on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while alleviating the energy market.
—Sophia Vento, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
The combined pressures on farming and ranching families are not alleviating.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Downtown businesses deal with the aftermath of folks relieving themselves in bushes, doorways and other out of sight places at night.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is an effective food for relieving muscle cramps.—
Oluseun Olufade,
Verywell Health,
8 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
Verb
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Rulings against the map could revert Kansas City’s congressional district back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, easing a path for Cleaver to win a 12th term in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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This new effort will be known as Golden State Start, as California uses its bulk purchasing power to obtain 40 million high-quality diapers in hopes of easing financial strain for families and supporting infant health by helping parents maintain an adequate supply of clean diapers.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But there are mitigating factors.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The jury’s verdict was unanimous on both special issues and found that Horner is a future danger to society and that there were not sufficient mitigating circumstances to justify a sentence of life in prison without parole.—
Harriet Ramos
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The white flowers look beautiful on their own or can be harvested to make soothing teas.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Like shea butter, aloe has soothing properties that may help calm flaky, dry or irritated scalps.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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