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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
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told House lawmakers last week the administration would not pick up plans to establish the fund, assuaging Senate Republican lawmakers.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration.
—Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
These Instagram pages offer a way to reach out before ever arriving on campus, potentially assuaging anticipatory worry and first-day awkwardness.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
Another presentation was devoted to assuaging the worries of the city’s bouquiniste union.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Transparent communication and multilingual services go a long way toward assuaging international travelers’ anxiety about security and immigration.
—Hunter Kim, The Conversation, 3 June 2026
These Instagram pages offer a way to reach out before ever arriving on campus, potentially assuaging anticipatory worry and first-day awkwardness.
—Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuaging
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Training also matters, as systems that generate excessive low-value alerts contribute to fatigue rather than alleviating it.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The Center on Colfax recommends alleviating traffic by taking public transit, Veo scooters, or rideshare.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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On busy mornings these foods are quick, satisfying ways to start your family's day.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Instead of checking specific boxes and satisfying targets, focus on quality stories and memorable characters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Over the past month, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing powerful factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 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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The craniectomy, which removed 40 percent of her skull, saved Erbert's life by relieving pressure caused by the hematoma, a collection of blood that had formed from a burst blood vessel.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Cormann warned that government spending aimed at relieving energy costs needed to be aimed at those most in need and temporary, to avoid running up excess government debt and preserving incentives to save energy.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Get kitted out for a day on the slopes in the in-house ski room before returning to the indoor pool and soothing hands of therapists at Spa L'Apogée by La Prairie.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Fortunately, the dry spell may be easing.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The moves easing capital inflows will help the rupee, which has been mostly falling due to the strong currency outflows, Krishna Bhimavarapu, APAC economist at State Street Global Advisors, told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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His top priorities include improving access to rural health care, addressing housing costs and mitigating wildfire impacts.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Slot can point to a number of mitigating factors, beginning with Jota’s tragic death last summer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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“Assuaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuaging. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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