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as in alleviated
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 satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in appeased
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 assuaged
Some of those Calarco spoke with were drawn toward communities, such as conservative mom groups and evangelical churches, that assuaged some of that lonely self-consciousness.
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Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Now, at least some of their concerns seem to have been assuaged by Blanche's promise.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
In an instant, Urbina’s fears had been assuaged.
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Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.
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Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
But his worries about the episode were assuaged.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
But after the additions of Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert, the concerns were assuaged.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Now, at least some of their concerns seem to have been assuaged by Blanche's promise.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Sellers may additionally be assuaged by having greater certainty a deal will actually go through, which is why limiting or waiving contingencies, such as for a home inspection or appraisal, can boost your odds.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
In an instant, Urbina’s fears had been assuaged.
—
Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
Even after his comeback kicked off, Bieber’s penchant for candid social media musings raised some concerns that were assuaged by his representative.
—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
But his worries about the episode were assuaged.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
But after the additions of Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert, the concerns were assuaged.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaged
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
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Turning the camera assistant off seems to have alleviated those issues.
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.
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Both agencies appeased a murderer.
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There also are a lot of people who need to be appeased to put the show together, so some habits are going to die harder than others.
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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By then, the peak summer rush has eased, many families have returned home and the islands begin to regain some breathing room.
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Karaban, 23, is a 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward who helped UConn win back-to-back NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024.
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As of Monday afternoon, the threat of hazardous chemicals has been mitigated, Chapman said.
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Moore cautioned people with lung issues or smoke sensitivity to avoid outdoor activities, but said crews have mitigated the hazardous-materials portion of the blaze and are now focused on the biohazard portion posed by spoiled food.
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