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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
However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Your husband’s guilt might be at least partially assuaged by being direct.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Gun rights groups were among those outraged over comments from FBI Director Kash Patel and others blaming Pretti for bringing a handgun to protests, despite having a legal permit to carry, although some were assuaged by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Monday briefing.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The figures, while slightly less than official economists’ estimates, assuaged concerns about a steeper drop in employment.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
These fears weren’t assuaged when Paramount countered three days later with a hostile $108 billion bid.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
But the vow has not assuaged local youth.
—Amindeh Blaise Atabong, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Though he was initially troubled to find his image being used on Sora 2, the implementation of new guardrails around consent seem to have assuaged his concerns.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Her grief was the bitterest one, and it couldn’t be assuaged.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Your husband’s guilt might be at least partially assuaged by being direct.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Gun rights groups were among those outraged over comments from FBI Director Kash Patel and others blaming Pretti for bringing a handgun to protests, despite having a legal permit to carry, although some were assuaged by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Monday briefing.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The figures, while slightly less than official economists’ estimates, assuaged concerns about a steeper drop in employment.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
These fears weren’t assuaged when Paramount countered three days later with a hostile $108 billion bid.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
But the vow has not assuaged local youth.
—Amindeh Blaise Atabong, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Though he was initially troubled to find his image being used on Sora 2, the implementation of new guardrails around consent seem to have assuaged his concerns.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Her grief was the bitterest one, and it couldn’t be assuaged.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaged
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There appeared to be a lack of options in central midfield but the signing of Gomes and the emergence of Mateus Mane have alleviated that.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than dismissing the case outright or barring the government from seeking the death penalty, prosecutors argued, the defense’s concerns can best be alleviated by carefully questioning prospective jurors about their knowledge of the case and ensuring Mangione’s rights are respected at trial.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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This comes after an unsuccessful attempt by Anderson's attorney to have the judge end her probation early, who argued in November 2025 that the ex-teacher had already satisfied the terms of her probation, WKMG reported.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lucy is feeling relieved after Stephen returned her confession tape in the previous episode.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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You’ll likely be relieved to know that hair thinning usually isn’t permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where he was supposed to stretch his arms, make little noises in his sleep, wake up crying, be soothed, be held.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before the games, James eased his way to the interview podium with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the All-Stars to speak with the media.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While tensions eased with time, residual remained, emerging again amid national protests over ICE raids.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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All of those showed against the Dragons, standing out in an otherwise team effort that helped Milton outshoot Duxbury 26-16 and lead for all but two minutes of play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Evergreen's fuel is ripe, and its forests are only partially mitigated.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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These are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Assuaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuaged. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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