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as in alleviates
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 satisfies
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in appeases
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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Thuney is the kind of player that alleviates concerns, but with his departure, the team might be betting too much on young talent.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025 -
No one disputes that gentrification is real, but numerous studies confirm that building more homes alleviates overall housing costs in all communities.—
Miguel Chacon,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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More files are due to be released as the DOJ satisfies a subpoena deadline of September 8.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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That relieves the burden on the central network, which lowers the risk of blackouts and congestion.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The fragrance-free cream offers a big hit of hydration thanks to ceramides, niacinamide, glycerin, and the brand’s signature thermal spring water, which soothes the skin.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 Aug. 2025
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The park soothes me during hard times, celebrates my victories, gives me a quiet place to think, inspires me and keeps me healthy.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those are the odds the Fed eases interest rates by at least a quarter-point in September, according to CME’s FedWatch.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This critical shift not only mitigates risk but also unlocks a vast array of new revenue streams, proving the company's technology is adaptable and in demand across multiple lucrative sectors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Assuages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuages. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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