assuaging

present participle of assuage
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Recent Examples of assuaging 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 Looking ahead, if Xi finds that quelling domestic instability through national propaganda at home and shows of strength on core interests like the South China Sea is more important than assuaging regional actors, then stability will likely suffer. Alina Polyakova, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
Verb
  • Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.
    Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.
    Glamour, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For something more casual, Grigg Street Pizza slings satisfying slices, pies, and sandwiches.
    Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The finish is long, oaky, and fruit-laced leaving behind notes of spice, sweetness, and the satisfying heat of a stronger pour.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • So far, efforts at appeasing the MAGA outrage machine have only backfired.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Trump took a step toward appeasing his critics in the Republican Party by urging European allies over the weekend to move first on Russia sanctions.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cloves are especially high in a polyphenol called eugenol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Designed with the same pressure-relieving material found in its mattresses, the pillow adapts to the contours of your head and neck, easing tension and providing personalized support throughout the night.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Quartet comprised the United Nations, the European Union, Russia and the United States, and appointed Blair as its envoy in 2007 with the goal of helping to develop the Palestinian economy and institutions.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Moody has been dedicating her practice to helping clients navigate the AI space and counsels nearly a dozen generative voice and audio AI companies.
    Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s this North Star patchwork quilt that blends soothing fall colors and looks great in any season.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To that end, Martinez also recommends finishing the meal with a hot drink to enhance the feel-good effect—especially if the drink contains adaptogens that are known for soothing the body and mind.
    Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film, featuring Martin and John Candy, would go on to become a classic, effectively easing all fears.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The magnesium spray helps keep your Activator Gel moist during session while easing post-workout soreness by penetrating its nutrients deep into the skin.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The quarter wasn't perfect, and there's still a lot of work needed to get done to fix China, the Converse brand and its digital business, in addition to mitigating tariffs.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • In both cases, the collaboration was facilitated by the Agritech Institute for Small Farms, an organization working to increase access to advanced technology that can help small farms stay in business while mitigating climate change.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025

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