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as in to loosen
to make less taut the rock climber eased the rope a little so that his fellow climber had room to maneuver

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Recent Examples of ease
Verb
Among individual consumers, AI has been much more well received, especially as a way of discovering new programming or easing the user experience of a platform. Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 June 2025 And then ease the blade out slow, because that’s what friends do. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Noun
Its ease in moving between exterior and interior is prose fiction’s quiet superpower. Benjamin Hale june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 In fact, the collection was inspired by the world of Gran Turismo car racing, and exuded ease, practicality and comfort. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ease
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease
Verb
  • On top of that, malware kits and other resources that can help to facilitate infostealer attacks can be found on those markets.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • The trainers and front desk teams often remember names and help facilitate community.
    Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Artificial implants naturally wear out or loosen with time and activity.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 27 June 2025
  • The challenges were steep enough that Georgia has decided to loosen its work verification protocols from monthly to once a year.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • To alleviate lawmakers who said the change risked the collapse of many rural hospitals, the Senate ultimately included a new $50 billion fund to support rural hospitals.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 1 July 2025
  • DeSantis stressed the facility is both temporary and necessary to alleviate burdens on the state’s law enforcement agencies and jails, which have seen an influx in migrants amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • To reduce background noise when making phone calls or joining in with a video meeting, Headphone (1) has a 4-microphone ENC system that’s backed up by AI.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Using the current policy baseline, the CBO found that the legislation would reduce the deficit by $508 billion.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
  • The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Higher temperatures are expected on Wednesday, before rain brings relief to some areas, according to The Associated Press.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • Recent studies highlight gaming as a powerful tool for stress relief, anxiety management and fostering social connections, particularly for younger generations who thrive in online environments.
    George Toh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The takeaway: Reckless abandon is not the way to survive a season.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • And now his rap sheet makes the self-destructive abandon in his songs feel too real and too close to dark sagas of alcohol abuse in country music for comfort.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025

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“Ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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