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
Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.
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Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.
—Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
The funding and additional personnel are aimed at alleviating the growing case backlog, which stands at nearly 4 million.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
Rose's platform focuses on practical policy issues like improving Tennessee's roads, alleviating traffic and expanding access to emergency medical care in every county while safeguarding the state's low taxes, low debt, and low regulations.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
But the magic of manifestation rendered through AI isn’t limited to alleviating compliance and schematic headaches.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 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
Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.
—Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
The funding and additional personnel are aimed at alleviating the growing case backlog, which stands at nearly 4 million.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2025
Rose's platform focuses on practical policy issues like improving Tennessee's roads, alleviating traffic and expanding access to emergency medical care in every county while safeguarding the state's low taxes, low debt, and low regulations.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Mahle views its range-extenders as far more than simple independent add-on, looking at them as one component in a holistic driving architecture in which smaller batteries can replace larger ones while still alleviating, rather than intensifying, range anxiety.
—New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
But the magic of manifestation rendered through AI isn’t limited to alleviating compliance and schematic headaches.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleviating
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Cloves are especially high in a polyphenol called eugenol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Designed with the same pressure-relieving material found in its mattresses, the pillow adapts to the contours of your head and neck, easing tension and providing personalized support throughout the night.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Quartet comprised the United Nations, the European Union, Russia and the United States, and appointed Blair as its envoy in 2007 with the goal of helping to develop the Palestinian economy and institutions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Moody has been dedicating her practice to helping clients navigate the AI space and counsels nearly a dozen generative voice and audio AI companies.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The film, featuring Martin and John Candy, would go on to become a classic, effectively easing all fears.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The magnesium spray helps keep your Activator Gel moist during session while easing post-workout soreness by penetrating its nutrients deep into the skin.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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The quarter wasn't perfect, and there's still a lot of work needed to get done to fix China, the Converse brand and its digital business, in addition to mitigating tariffs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In both cases, the collaboration was facilitated by the Agritech Institute for Small Farms, an organization working to increase access to advanced technology that can help small farms stay in business while mitigating climate change.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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To that end, Martinez also recommends finishing the meal with a hot drink to enhance the feel-good effect—especially if the drink contains adaptogens that are known for soothing the body and mind.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Alleviating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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