ease (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ease (up)
Verb
  • Danielson said several players assumed the ball was going out of the back of the end zone and let up, leading to the play.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Not only did the Jayhawks let up 42 points, but the Red Raiders finished with 505 yards of offense, including 372 on the ground.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Chrome Hearts tour got off to a really strong start in Europe.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
  • This offensive performance paled in comparison to the Bills' early season efforts, which saw the team get off to a 4-0 start.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Right guard Dominick Puni (knee) returned after missing Wednesday’s session, as did running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams who had that practice off to rest, as usual.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • City have four home games in this period, with a trip to Swansea in the Carabao Cup between Gameweek 9 and 10 being a natural opportunity for Pep Guardiola to rest some players.
    Holly Shand, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Take time to relax and enjoy yourself.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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