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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
measures intended to ease the flow of traffic during rush hour
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2
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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as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
grandmother's firm belief that there are few ailments that chicken soup won't ease
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
the chairman of the Federal Reserve has promised to ease interest rates
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
new investments in the region have eased since the rise in interest rates
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as in relief
reduction of or freedom from pain
the sunburn medication brought me instant ease
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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease
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as in rest
freedom from activity or labor
the dream of every lottery player is a life of fabulous luxury and everlasting ease
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Recent Examples of ease
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
That decision will ease the financial burden.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Some might feel at ease within a few days, while others may take several weeks, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Economists like Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and UBS’s Paul Donovan cautioned that while headline data supports easing, the details reveal more mixed pressures that Powell will need to weigh.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
That decision will ease the financial burden.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Critics particularly praised the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, who channeled their real-life friendship to convey a genuine sense of ease between their characters.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Some might feel at ease within a few days, while others may take several weeks, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease
Verb
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The Fed's current governance has facilitated groupthink that has led to significant monetary-policy errors.—
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Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some brokers are facilitating this fraud by signing people up for coverage without their knowledge—and collecting a commission for their effort.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drop the filters into the soapy water and soak them for 15-30 minutes to easily lift and loosen grease and gunk.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simply add a little broth to loosen the pasta before reheating or serving.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are privacy enhancing technologies that would alleviate this concern.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Valentino has been streamlining its wholesale channel, reduced by about 20 percent in 2024, a strategy that continued in 2025 and that is expected to impact its year-end performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re formulated with hydrating ingredients designed to decrease puffiness and help with dark circles.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Darrow says the orchard’s acreage has decreased by half, mirroring the state’s overall decline since 2000.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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That stat alone underscores how well the starting rotation has held up, even as the relief corps falters.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nights won’t offer much relief either as morning lows will be warmer as well, reducing the recovery time for anyone sensitive to heat illness.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Soft-spoken and unrelenting, Alboury emerges as the only moral voice in a land of postcolonial abandon, refusing to let Cal get away with what may be homicide, while disrupting Horn’s romantic first night with Leonie.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Naomi is a textbook Jewish mother, nagging and cajoling and smothering her children with logorrheic abandon.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ohtani will be pitching on 11 days of rest as the Dodgers have given him an extended break in anticipation of the final two weeks of the regular season and the postseason.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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