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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
a mother cooing to her toddler and assuaging his fear of the dark
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as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in to appease
to lessen the anger or agitation of
nothing would assuage the angry parent except the prompt dismissal of the teacher who had used corporal punishment without authorization
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Recent Examples of assuage
South Africa’s president suspended the country’s police chief over accusations of abuse and corruption, but the move failed to assuage allies who wanted a firmer response.
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semafor.com, 14 July 2025
The numerous deadline extensions and pauses helped assuage investors the final versions of any tariffs wouldn’t be as sweeping as their first drafts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Transparency of the parent’s medical records when a medical condition impacting child custody is alleged can assuage the other parent’s concerns as well as the court’s concerns re their ability to parent.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The industry has tried to assuage fears of environmental harm.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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semafor.com, 14 July 2025
The numerous deadline extensions and pauses helped assuage investors the final versions of any tariffs wouldn’t be as sweeping as their first drafts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Transparency of the parent’s medical records when a medical condition impacting child custody is alleged can assuage the other parent’s concerns as well as the court’s concerns re their ability to parent.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The industry has tried to assuage fears of environmental harm.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuage
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That focus on charity aligns with the group’s overall commitment to donate proceeds to promote sustainability and help alleviate food insecurity around the world.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the Conservative movement, meanwhile, the Rabbinical Assembly cited Jewish values in calling on the Israeli government to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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China sells hybrids and EVs for maximum penetration While some brands offer hybrids and plug-in hybrids to appease those buyers not yet ready to make the switch to full-electric, most Chinese cars sold in Australia are electric.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Certain elements of iconography carried over, but the tone has mostly been serious, toeing a delicate line to appease fans while also attracting general audiences of all ages and backgrounds.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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These natural springs are magnesium, salt, and potassium-rich, which have the properties of relieving sore muscles, enhancing the flow of blood, and benefiting skin, and make the person relax deeply.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hanging system: Some organizers suggest a hanging system that relieves valuable cabinet space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Two years earlier, two grandchildren of George Halas sold their shares in the team back to the family; and the team used proceeds from the sale to Ryan and McKenna to help pay down debt burdens.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Using chicken cutlets helps this dish cook up quickly on hurried nights.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, someone with anxious attachment isn’t usually soothed by facts or space.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Mop-up, suppression repair, mitigating hazard trees and putting out the few places with a little smoke in the interior of the fire area are the main tasks in cleaning up this fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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But as a desire to mitigate climate change impacted consumer choice and federal policy, like the Inflation Reduction Act, Indiana became a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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On Monday, Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia's H20 chip sales in China as a condition for easing restrictions to allow the chip to be sold there.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Offering pet benefits is a remote-friendly option that can not only support employee well-being but also ease the financial pressures of modern pet ownership that all generations face.—
Cerys Goodall,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Assuage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuage. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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