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as in alleviating
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 satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
that huge meal certainly assuaged my hunger
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as in appeasing
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 assuaging
But Weiss has had a hard time assuaging CBS staff that her desire is driven by a sincere desire to pull the network news division into the 21st century, rather than being a political project for the company’s owner.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Cybersecurity experts say that Oracle’s oversight of consumer data under the new deal goes a long way in assuaging some concerns.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Although the quarter wasn't clean, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins did a solid job assuaging investor concerns and breaking down why the security business experienced a revenue miss.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Good leaders know that serving the public interest first also means recognizing that the fears, anxieties and the sense of abandonment that have exhausted millions of Americans are legitimate sensibilities that need assuaging.
—Michael S. Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at assuaging Americans’ concerns about the economy.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
But Caine painted himself as standing apart from politics during his Senate confirmation hearing in April, somewhat assuaging some of those concerns.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Cybersecurity experts say that Oracle’s oversight of consumer data under the new deal goes a long way in assuaging some concerns.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Although the quarter wasn't clean, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins did a solid job assuaging investor concerns and breaking down why the security business experienced a revenue miss.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Good leaders know that serving the public interest first also means recognizing that the fears, anxieties and the sense of abandonment that have exhausted millions of Americans are legitimate sensibilities that need assuaging.
—Michael S. Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
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There are no quick fixes to alleviating the state’s housing woes.—
Jeff Montejano,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The last two generations came of age in a world where digital birthday cards are standard, signatures are scrawled awkwardly using a finger and to-do shopping lists no longer offer the satisfying opportunity to scratch out item after item.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pair it with a crisp green salad for a satisfying meal.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, publicly acknowledged discussions between the two governments last week and pledged a series of reforms aimed at appeasing Washington, a concession that indicated both the urgency of the domestic crisis and the vulnerability of the regime.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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But then appeasing tradition and upending it both at once, which certainly is the pragmatic philosophy of Lyric, always is a tricky matter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The formula relies on colloidal oatmeal, an ingredient known for its soothing properties, to calm irritation while helping the skin retain moisture.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Even rice extracts contribute, delivering soothing hydration with a subtle brightening effect.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Since then, CyrusOne has been regularly meeting with residents and working toward mitigating the noise from those generators and from rooftop cooling units that residents say are also having an impact on their quality of life.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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As for Kel’el Ware, the tough love (which, at least of late, has been justified) does have the mitigating factor of devaluing a trade asset.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Assuaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuaging. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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